Acorn squash

Breadfruit

Acorn squash and Breadfruit

Acorn squash

Breadfruit

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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.

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

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g27.12 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 g4.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g11.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.07 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg22.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.90 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.46 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg29.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA22.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA9.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.23 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg490.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.54 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg17.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mg25.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg30.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg18.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g70.65 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.93 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA103.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcalNA

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 kcal300.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal80.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

4.2 Season

Winter

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

White, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Tough

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Bland

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

South Pacific

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.86-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Humid, Rainfall, Warm

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 milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
The seeds of breadfruit are edible.

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

Jamaica

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Africa, India, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Jamaica

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Artocarpus altilis

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa

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

Magnollidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Artocarpus

7.10 Species

Pepo

A. altilis

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Mulberry

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Breadfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Breadfruit with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Breadfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Breadfruit is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.