Acorn squash and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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+
12.92 g
38
Fiber
1.50 g
31
6.40 g
7
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
8.20 g
33
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
Not Available
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
27.00 mcg
26
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Winter Squash
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Acca
Species
Pepo
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Acorn squash and Feijoa
We might think that Acorn squash and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Feijoa with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
