Both pumpkin and vegetable squash belong to the family Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin genus. The main difference between them is in taste and use. Specifically, pumpkin usually has a stronger sweetness and is widely used in cooking to make dishes such as pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, etc. In addition, pumpkin is an annual creeping herbaceous plant with thick petioles, broadly ovate or oval leaves, slightly soft, raised veins, and slightly thicker tendrils.
The differences between vegetable pumpkin and pumpkin are as follows:
Appearance: The fruit of the pumpkin is relatively large, usually spherical or oval in shape, and has a hard skin. On the other hand, the fruit of the melon is slightly smaller, with a long cylindrical shape and a relatively thin and varied skin.
Color: Pumpkins are relatively monochromatic in color. The color of the melon is more varied, which can be yellow, white, green, etc.
Overall, vegetable pumpkin and pumpkin differ in appearance and color, and these differences can help people distinguish between them when purchasing and using them.
Vegetable pumpkin and pumpkin are different in terms of nutritional content. Pumpkin is rich in more carbohydrates, minerals, vitamin A and vitamin C and other nutrients than vegetable pumpkin, especially high in vitamin A and carotene, which is beneficial to human growth and development, vision protection, etc. Vegetable pumpkin is rich in nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber and vitamin B, which is conducive to promoting gastrointestinal digestion and regulating human metabolism.
The above information is for reference only, and the specific nutrient content may vary depending on factors such as variety and planting conditions.