1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
1.2 Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
263.00 mg485.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
13.00 mg1,689.00 mg
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal160.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal172.40 kcal
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal686.40 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal306.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal222.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal288.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Dark green
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Mexico, Central America
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid, Without frosts
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.
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Persea Americana
6.2 Synonym
Winter Squash
Persea Gratissima
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group