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Pumpkin and Tangerine


Tangerine 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   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care   

General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

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

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
13.34 g   
35

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
1.80 g   
28

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
10.58 g   
19

Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.81 g   
36

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.06   
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
34.00 mcg   
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.06 mg   
16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.04 mg   
26

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.38 mg   
38

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
0.22 mg   
28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.08 mg   
21

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

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
26.70 mg   
34

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
0.20 mg   
29

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
138.00 mcg   
6

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
10.20 mg   
6

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.31 g   
27

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
166.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.15 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
37.00 mg   
10

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
20.00 mg   
25

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
18.00 mg   
26

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
48.00 mg   
34

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
85.17 g   
37

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.38 g   
34

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
53.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
340.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal   
24
61.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
43.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
50.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
370.00 kcal   
8

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Citrus   

Season
All seasons   
Winter   

Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady   
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Orange   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Orange   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fibrous   
Succulent   

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Sweet-Sour   

Origin
Mexico   
South-Eastern Asia   

Grows on
Vines   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
6-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Sunny   

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.
  
  • It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
  • Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
  • Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Not Available   

Beer
Yes   
Not Available   

Spirits
Yes   
Not Available   

Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
United States of America   
China   

Top Exporter
China   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Citrus reticulata   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Sapindales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Citrus   

Species
Cucurbita mixta   
C. reticulata   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Citrus fruit   

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Tangerine with peel is 26.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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