Acorn squash

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Acorn squash and Eggplant

Acorn squash

Eggplant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g5.88 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 g3.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g3.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg2.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.30 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA3.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA36.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA6.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.18 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg229.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.23 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mg14.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.23 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg13.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g92.30 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal25.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

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 kcal30.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

4.2 Season

Winter

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

India

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.86-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Solanum melongena

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

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

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Solanum

7.10 Species

Pepo

S. melongena

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Eggplant with peel is 40.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.