1, the source of different

White melon seeds are derived from Mongolia's specialty snowflake melon; pumpkin seeds from the cucurbitaceae plant pumpkin.

2, different ripening season

White melon seeds are ripe in summer; pumpkin seeds are ripe in the fall.

3, the color is different

White melon seeds appearance color is white; while the appearance of pumpkin seeds is mostly dark yellow.

4, the shape is different

White melon seeds head big seed kernel flat; and pumpkin seeds head smaller, seed kernel is thicker, looks bulbous.

5, different places of origin

White melon seeds are exported from Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia specialties; and pumpkin seeds are mainly produced in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hebei, Shandong.

Nutritional Value of White Melon Seeds

White Melon Seed Kernel Nutritional Element Content (per 100 grams)

Calorie (calories) 566 Fat (g) 48.1 Protein (g) 33.2 Carbohydrate (g) 4.9 Dietary Fiber (g) 4.9 Phosphorus (mg) 1159 Potassium (mg) 102 Sodium (mg) 20.6 Calcium (mg) 16 Vitamin E (mg) 13.25 Zinc (mg) 2.57 Magnesium (mg) 2 Niacin (mg) 1.8 Iron (mg) 1.5 Copper (mg) 1.11 Manganese (mg) 0.64 Vitamin B1 (mg) 0.23 Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.09 Selenium (mcg) 2.78 Vitamin B6 (mg) - Vitamin B12 ( mg) - Vitamin C (mg) - Cholesterol (mg) - Vitamin A (mcg) - Iodine (mcg) - Carotene (mcg) - Folic acid (mcg).

Expanded Trivia:

White melon seeds kernel effects and functions

1, white melon seeds have a very good role in killing schistosome larvae, for the adult worms that have already matured, but also to make it denatured and the number of worms reduced. For schistosomiasis also has a certain therapeutic effect.

2, white melon seeds are also effective tapeworm repellent, and no toxicity and any side effects, suitable for the elderly, children tapeworm disease and abdominal pain and distension, etc., on pinworm disease, tapeworm disease, hookworm and other patients have obvious effect.

3, the U.S. research found that every day to eat about 50 grams of white melon seeds, can effectively prevent and control prostate disease, this is due to the prostate secretion hormone function depends on fatty acids, and the white melon seeds are rich in fatty acids, so that the prostate gland to maintain good function; the active ingredient can be eliminated at the beginning of the swelling of the prostatitis, and at the same time there is also the role of preventing prostate cancer.

4, white melon seeds are rich in pantothenic acid, this substance can alleviate static angina, and have a role in lowering blood pressure.

White melon seeds food taboos

1, white melon seeds are suitable for once a day, 50 grams each time, do not eat too much at a time, because there have been reports of excessive consumption of pumpkin seeds and lead to dizziness.

2, stomach heat patients should eat less, otherwise you will feel bloated and stuffy. In addition, if you eat too much white pumpkin seeds, the salty flavor on the shell will make people stomach cancer chances, unless you drink one or two cups of water to dilute.

3, white melon seeds eaten too much will still make the throat of the remaining phlegm increase, colitis or gastritis attack, so it is best to take a few times intermittent better, take too much must remember to drink warm water, so as not to tongue allergies taste loss, while preventing the reduction of colitis and gastritis attack.