Acorn squash and Eggplant
Benefits
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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
5.88 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
3.00 g
20
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
3.53 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.65 mg
19
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.28 mg
17
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.08 mg
18
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
22.00 mcg
12
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
2.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.30 mg
23
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
36.00 mcg
24
Choline
Not Available
6.90 mg
15
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.18 g
35
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
229.00 mg
31
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.23 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
14.00 mg
20
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.23 mg
19
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.08 mg
28
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
63.00 mg
28
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
89.70 g
13
92.30 g
5
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
25.00 kcal
39
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
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
India
Grows on
Vines
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
No
Production
Top Producer
China
China
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Winter Squash
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Solanum
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.
