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What is Pumpkin?



Benefits
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Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties 0

General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones 0

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation 0

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing 0

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases 0

Recommeded for
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Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch) 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
6.50 g 68

Fiber
0.50 g 40

Sugar
2.76 g 53

Protein
1.00 g 25

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15 11

Vitamins
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Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg 1

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 13

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 20

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg 29

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 36

Choline
0.00 mg 32

Fat
0.10 g 43

Minerals
0

Potassium
340.00 mg 14

Iron
0.80 mg 16

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
21.00 mg 21

Magnesium
12.00 mg 23

Zinc
0.32 mg 8

Phosphorus
44.00 mg 7

Manganese
0.13 mg 26

Copper
0.00 mg 52

Selenium
0.00 mcg 17

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
82.22 mg 10

Omega 6s
49.00 mg 33

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
0.00 mg 16

Water Content
94.20 g 3

Ash
1.40 g 5

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal 38

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal 23

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Canned Form
34.00 kcal 24

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal 32

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal 35

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal 37

Characteristics
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Type
Berry 0

Season
All seasons 0

Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady 0

Seedless Variety
Yes 0

Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White 0

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow 0

Shape
Round 0

Texture
Fibrous 0

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet 0

Origin
Mexico 0

Grows on
Vines 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained 0

Soil pH
5.5-7.5 0

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate 0

Facts
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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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
0

Wine
No 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
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Top Producer
China 0

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America 0

Top Importer
United States of America 0

Top Exporter
China 0

Scientific Name
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Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima 0

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash 0

Classification
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Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Dillenhidae 0

Order
Cucurbitales 0

Family
Cucurbitaceae 0

Genus
Cucurbita 0

Species
Cucurbita mixta 0

Generic Group
Not Available 0

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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: high cholesterol regulation, lower blood pressure, helps prevent cataract, prevents gall stones, ulcer treatment, weight loss properties, arthritis treatment and cancer prevention 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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