Acorn squash and Cucumber
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
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.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
0.50 g
40
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
1.67 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
Not Available
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
89.70 g
13
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
12.00 kcal
25
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
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Fibrous
Crunchy
Taste
Sweetish
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
India
Grows on
Vines
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm
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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
France
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucumis
Species
Pepo
C. sativus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Acorn squash and Cucumber
We might think that Acorn squash and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Cucumber with peel is 40.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
