Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
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.
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold
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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Russia
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Winter Squash
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Pepo
M. domestica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Acorn squash and Apple
We might think that Acorn squash and Apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Apple with peel is 40.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Apple belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Apple is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.