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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

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Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

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Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

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Generic Group

 
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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.
 
100 g
10.40 g
1.50 g
0.00 g
0.80 g
0.08
245.10 mcg
0.10 mg
0.00 mg
0.50 mg
0.30 mg
0.10 mg
11.00 mcg
6.50 mg
0.44 mg
0.70 mcg
0.00 mcg
135.00 mcg
8.50 mg
0.10 g
263.00 mg
0.60 mg
3.00 mg
26.00 mg
26.00 mg
0.10 mg
27.00 mg
0.10 mg
0.10 mg
0.40 mcg
22.00 mg
13.00 mg
10.00 mg
89.70 g
0.80 g
 
100 g
40.00 kcal
34.00 kcal
39.00 kcal
56.00 kcal
40.00 kcal
47.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
 
Berry
Winter
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Yellow
Round
Fibrous
Sweetish
Central America, North America
Vines
Well-drained
5.8-6.8
Cold, Sunny
 
  • 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.
China
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Costa Rica
United States of America
 
Cucurbita Pepo
Winter Squash
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbita
Pepo
-
 
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
 
100 g
19.20 g
2.90 g
16.30 g
0.80 g
0.04
7.00 mcg
0.06 mg
0.05 mg
0.40 mg
0.30 mg
0.11 mg
6.00 mcg
2.00 mg
0.11 mg
4.70 mcg
0.00 mcg
9.00 mcg
4.70 mg
0.30 g
232.00 mg
0.37 mg
1.00 mg
35.00 mg
17.00 mg
0.15 mg
14.00 mg
0.13 mg
0.07 mg
0.20 mcg
0.00 mg
144.00 mg
31.00 mg
79.11 g
0.66 g
 
100 g
74.00 kcal
74.00 kcal
71.42 kcal
249.00 kcal
69.00 kcal
65.00 kcal
360.00 kcal
450.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Summer, Winter
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Green, Purple, Red
Pink
Conical
Fleshy
Sweet
Western Asia
Trees
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
5-7
Dry, Warm
 
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
France
Turkey
 
Ficus carica
Ficus Carica
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Alismidae
Rosales
Moraceae
Ficus
Ficus carica
Mulberry

Difference Between Acorn squash and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Fig with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Fig 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 Fig is and respectively. Acorn squash belongs to family and Fig belongs to family. Acorn squash belongs to genus of species and Fig belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.