Acorn squash and Date
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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.
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
75.03 g
2
Fiber
1.50 g
31
8.00 g
3
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
63.35 g
1
Protein
0.80 g
37
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
Not Available
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
656.00 mg
3
Iron
0.60 mg
21
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
20.53 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
282.00 kcal
2
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
290.00 kcal
18
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tropical
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Iraq
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
8-10
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
Egypt
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Costa Rica
India
Top Exporter
United States of America
United Arab Emirates
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Phoenix
Species
Pepo
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Palm
Difference Between Acorn squash and Date
We might think that Acorn squash and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Date with peel is 40.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Date 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 Date is Cucurbitales and Arecales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
