Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
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
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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
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
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, 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
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sweetish
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Winter Squash
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Pepo
S. melongena
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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.