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Pumpkin and Tamarillo


Tamarillo 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, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   

General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones   
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

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   
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Heart burn   

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)   
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
3.80 g   
99+

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
1.00 g   
99+

Protein
1.00 g   
25
2.00 g   
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.52   
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
1.48 mcg   
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.27 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.20 mg   
8

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
29.80 mg   
29

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.36 g   
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
321.00 mg   
16

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.57 mg   
22

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.44 mg   
19

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
10.70 mg   
33

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
20.60 mg   
13

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
38.90 mg   
10

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
40

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
84.00 g   
40

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
180.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
All seasons   
All seasons   

Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fibrous   
Fleshy   

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Tangy, Tart   

Origin
Mexico   
South Africa   

Grows on
Vines   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
5.8-7   

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Rainfall, Warm   

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.
  
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
New Zealand   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
China   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Solanum betaceum   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Solanales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Solanum   

Species
Cucurbita mixta   
Solanum betaceum   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Tamarillo with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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