Acorn squash and Elderberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
18.40 g
16
Fiber
1.50 g
31
7.00 g
4
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.66 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
30.00 mcg
17
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.07 mg
11
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.23 mg
6
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
36.00 mg
23
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
280.00 mg
21
Iron
0.60 mg
21
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
6.00 mg
14
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
38.00 mg
9
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
5.00 mg
30
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
85.00 mg
9
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
162.00 mg
12
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
79.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.60 g
20
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
73.00 kcal
11
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
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
200.00 kcal
4
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
280.00 kcal
12
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
5.5-6.5
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Sambucus
Species
Pepo
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Acorn squash and Elderberry
We might think that Acorn squash and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Elderberry with peel is 40.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Cucurbitales and Dipsacales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
