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Pumpkin and Tamarillo

Pumpkin
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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