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 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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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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Purple
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
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Origin
Mexico
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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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'.
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
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
Cucurbita mixta
G. mangostana
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.