Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Red
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Cucurbita
Species
C. lanatus
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
Difference Between Watermelon and Pumpkin
We might think that Watermelon and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Pumpkin with peel is Not Available and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Pumpkin belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Watermelon and Pumpkin is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.