Acorn squash

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Acorn squash and Blackcurrant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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.

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g15.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg12.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA1.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g81.96 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.86 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal283.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal108.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Winter

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Black

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Grey

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Tart

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Asia, Europe

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.86-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Cold, Moist

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 life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

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

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Ribes nigrum

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Ribes

7.10 Species

Pepo

R. nigrum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Blackcurrant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.