Acorn squash

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Acorn squash and Banana

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g22.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 g2.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g12.20 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.70 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.40 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg8.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA22.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA9.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg358.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg22.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.30 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg1.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mg46.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA36.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g74.90 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal95.29 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA89.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal85.71 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal105.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal121.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal100.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal120.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal269.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Berry, Tropical

4.2 Season

Winter

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Curving Cylinder

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Papua New Guinea

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.85.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Warm

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Ecuador

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Liliidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Zingiberales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Musaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Musa

7.10 Species

Pepo

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Banana

We might think that Acorn squash and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Banana is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Banana with peel is 40.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Banana is Cucurbitales and Zingiberales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.