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Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases
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Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

6.50 g15.60 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g2.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.76 g15.60 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg10.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.29 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.03 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg0.03 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg7.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.21 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg48.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg7.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

21.00 mg5.49 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg13.90 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.32 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg9.21 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.13 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg-
0 87
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Water Content

94.20 g81.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.70 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal316.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal65.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tropical

Season

All seasons
Winter

Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Purple

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet
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Origin

Mexico
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

5.5-7.55-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
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Facts

Facts about

  • The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
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Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima
Garcinia mangostana

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Garcinia mangostana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Malpighiales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Clusiaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Garcinia

Species

Cucurbita mixta
G. mangostana

Generic Group

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen

We might think that Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 26.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Purple Mangosteen is Cucurbitales and Malpighiales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.