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Pumpkin and Red Currant

Pumpkin
Red Currant
Red Currant and Pumpkin


Benefits
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   
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   
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne   
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
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   
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
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)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
13.80 g   
34
Fiber
0.50 g   
40
4.30 g   
13
Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
7.37 g   
40
Protein
1.00 g   
25
1.40 g   
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.10   
15
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
2.00 mcg   
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.04 mg   
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.05 mg   
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.10 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
0.06 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.07 mg   
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
8.00 mcg   
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
41.00 mg   
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
0.10 mg   
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
11.00 mcg   
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
47.00 mcg   
22
Choline
0.00 mg   
32
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.20 g   
33
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
275.00 mg   
22
Iron
0.80 mg   
16
1.00 mg   
13
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20
Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
33.00 mg   
13
Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
13.00 mg   
22
Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.23 mg   
12
Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
44.00 mg   
7
Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.19 mg   
20
Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
20
Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
35.00 mg   
20
Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
53.00 mg   
31
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   
Water Content
94.20 g   
3
83.95 g   
99+
Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.66 g   
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
56.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
308.00 kcal   
16
Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
70.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
165.00 kcal   
31
Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
260.00 kcal   
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry   
Berry   
Season
All seasons   
Summer   
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets   
Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   
Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Red   
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Red   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Fibrous   
Juicy   
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Sour, Tart   
Origin
Mexico   
Europe   
Grows on
Vines   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Moist, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
6-7   
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Cold   
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.
  
  • 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
Russia   
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   
Top Importer
United States of America   
Germany   
Top Exporter
China   
Russia   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Ribes rubrum   
Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Not Available   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Rosidae   
Order
Cucurbitales   
Saxifragales   
Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Grossulariaceae   
Genus
Cucurbita   
Ribes   
Species
Cucurbita mixta   
R. rubrum   
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.

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