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 Not Available 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.