Acorn squash and Blackcurrant
Benefits
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
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
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
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
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
15.40 g
24
Fiber
1.50 g
31
Not Available
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
1.00 mg
9
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.60 mg
21
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.86 g
12
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
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
270.00 kcal
29
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
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black
Inside Color
Yellow
Grey
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Tart
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Moist
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Winter Squash
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Saxifragales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Ribes
Species
Pepo
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
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 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 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.
