Pumpkin and Tangerine
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
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.
