Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Red
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Red
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
- 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.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Poland
China
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Prunus Cerasus
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
P. cerasus
Cucurbita mixta
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Pumpkin
We might think that Sour Cherry and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Pumpkin with peel is 50.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Pumpkin is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.