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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

6.50 g62.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g5.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

2.76 g57.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g2.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.43 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.15 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg1.94 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg3.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg2.80 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg8.60 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.60 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg628.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg2.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

21.00 mg74.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg92.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.32 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.13 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg1.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

94.20 g82.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.09 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal-
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal239.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

-187.00 kcal
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

-128.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal-
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal28.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal254.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal239.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tropical

Season

All seasons
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Brown

Shape

Round
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Fibrous
Tough

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sour-Sweet

Origin

Mexico
Africa

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.55.6-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

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.
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
India

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima
Tamarindus indica

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Fabales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Tamarindus

Species

Cucurbita mixta
Tamarindus indica

Generic Group

-
Tamarind Sub

Difference Between Pumpkin and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Tamarind with peel is 26.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Tamarind belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Tamarind is Cucurbitales and Fabales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.