Pumpkin

Red Currant

Pumpkin and Red Currant

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Red Currant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Ribes

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Red Currant with peel is 26.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.