Acorn squash and Black cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
7.50 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
Not Available
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
225.60 mcg
3
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
143.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.20 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
6.90 mg
13
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
11.80 mg
30
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
17.60 mg
16
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
10.80 mg
36
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
89.70 g
13
82.20 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black
Inside Color
Yellow
Maroon
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
North America
Grows on
Vines
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Not Available
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold
Facts
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.
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Costa Rica
France
Top Exporter
United States of America
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
Winter Squash
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Prunus
Species
Pepo
P. serotina
Generic Group
Not Available
Cherry
Difference Between Acorn squash and Black cherry
We might think that Acorn squash and Black cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Black cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Black cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Black cherry with peel is 40.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Black cherry 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 Black cherry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
