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What is Pumpkin?



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
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

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 68

Fiber
0.50 g 42

Sugar
2.76 g 65

Protein
1.00 g 25

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15 11

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg 2

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg 21

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg 8

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg 25

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg 15

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg 28

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg 19

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg 51

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg 23

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg 33

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 40

Choline
0.00 mg 39

Fat
0.10 g 43

Minerals

Potassium
340.00 mg 14

Iron
0.80 mg 16

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
21.00 mg 22

Magnesium
12.00 mg 23

Zinc
0.32 mg 8

Phosphorus
44.00 mg 7

Manganese
0.13 mg 30

Copper
0.00 mg 53

Selenium
0.00 mcg 17

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
82.22 mg 10

Omega 6s
49.00 mg 34

Sterol

Phytosterol
0.00 mg 26

Water Content
94.20 g 3

Ash
1.40 g 5

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal 51

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal 47

Calories in Frozen Form
26.00 kcal 50

Calories in Dried Form
213.00 kcal 48

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal 43

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal 33

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal 35

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal 40

Characteristics

Type
Berry

Season
All seasons

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

Seedless Variety
Yes

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

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
No

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

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

Generic Group
-

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What is Pumpkin Good For?

What is Pumpkin? What is Pumpkin good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Pumpkin fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Pumpkin Benefits are: arthritis treatment, cancer prevention, high cholesterol regulation, lower blood pressure, helps prevent cataract, prevents gall stones, ulcer treatment and weight loss properties and its general health benefits are: boosts respiratory health, eliminate parasites and infections, protects against birth defects and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are heals sunburn, hydrates skin and skin rejuvenation and hair benefits are regulates hair growth. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Pumpkin side effects are: kidney and gallbladder diseases and its allergy symptoms are abdominal cramps, anaphylaxis, digestive problems, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, inflammation, itching, tingling sensation in wrist and face, vomiting and wheezing. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Pumpkin.

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