Pumpkin Fruit | Pumpkin Taxonomy

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.50 g

Rank: 68 (Overall)

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g

Rank: 42 (Overall)

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.76 g

Rank: 65 (Overall)

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g

Rank: 25 (Overall)

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

Rank: 11 (Overall)

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg

Rank: 2 (Overall)

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

Rank: 21 (Overall)

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg

Rank: 8 (Overall)

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg

Rank: 25 (Overall)

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

Rank: 15 (Overall)

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg

Rank: 28 (Overall)

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg

Rank: 19 (Overall)

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg

Rank: 51 (Overall)

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg

Rank: 23 (Overall)

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcg

Rank: 33 (Overall)

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Rank: 9 (Overall)

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

Rank: 40 (Overall)

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg

Rank: 39 (Overall)

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g

Rank: 43 (Overall)

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

340.00 mg

Rank: 14 (Overall)

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg

Rank: 16 (Overall)

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg

Rank: 20 (Overall)

0 1556

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Calcium

21.00 mg

Rank: 22 (Overall)

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg

Rank: 23 (Overall)

0 92

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Zinc

0.32 mg

Rank: 8 (Overall)

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg

Rank: 7 (Overall)

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg

Rank: 30 (Overall)

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg

Rank: 53 (Overall)

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg

Rank: 17 (Overall)

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

82.22 mg

Rank: 10 (Overall)

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg

Rank: 34 (Overall)

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg

Rank: 26 (Overall)

0 87

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Water Content

94.20 g

Rank: 3 (Overall)

0 95.23

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Ash

1.40 g

Rank: 5 (Overall)

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal

Rank: 51 (Overall)

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal

Rank: 47 (Overall)

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

26.00 kcal

Rank: 50 (Overall)

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

213.00 kcal

Rank: 48 (Overall)

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcal

Rank: 43 (Overall)

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal

Rank: 33 (Overall)

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal

Rank: 35 (Overall)

49 420

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Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal

Rank: 40 (Overall)

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

All seasons

Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Fibrous

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Species

Cucurbita mixta