Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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
Not Available
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
North America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Vaccinium
Species
Pepo
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Acorn squash and Blueberry
We might think that Acorn squash and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Blueberry with peel is 40.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.