Acorn squash and Dragonfruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
NA
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.
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+
14.00 g
32
Fiber
1.50 g
31
1.00 g
36
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
8.00 g
36
Protein
0.80 g
37
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
Not Available
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.65 mg
19
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
Not Available
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
8.80 mg
36
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
Not Available
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
36.10 mg
12
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
Not Available
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
Not Available
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
87.00 g
27
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
60.00 kcal
18
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Bland
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Costa Rica
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Winter Squash
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Hylocereus
Species
Pepo
H. undatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Cactus
Difference Between Acorn squash and Dragonfruit
We might think that Acorn squash and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Dragonfruit with peel is 40.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Cucurbitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
