Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Purple
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Taste
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Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Mexico
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- 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.
Other Countries
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Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Clusiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
G. mangostana
Cucurbita mixta
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Pumpkin
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Pumpkin with peel is 63.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Pumpkin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Pumpkin is Malpighiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.