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Acorn squash and Green Bell Pepper

Acorn squash
Green Bell Pepper
Green Bell Pepper and Acorn squash


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care   
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress   
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases   
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing   
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting   
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation   
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.   
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
10.40 g   
99+
4.64 g   
99+
Fiber
1.50 g   
31
1.80 g   
28
Sugar
0.00 g   
99+
2.40 g   
99+
Protein
0.80 g   
37
0.86 g   
32
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
19
0.20   
7
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg   
2
18.00 mcg   
21
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg   
7
0.06 mg   
17
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
31
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg   
30
0.48 mg   
31
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.10 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.22 mg   
7
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg   
24
10.00 mcg   
25
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg   
99+
80.40 mg   
6
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.37 mg   
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
7.40 mcg   
11
Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
341.00 mcg   
3
Choline
Not Available   
5.50 mg   
23
Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.17 g   
36
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
263.00 mg   
25
175.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.60 mg   
21
0.34 mg   
32
Sodium
3.00 mg   
17
3.00 mg   
17
Calcium
26.00 mg   
17
10.00 mg   
34
Magnesium
26.00 mg   
8
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.13 mg   
20
Phosphorus
27.00 mg   
19
20.00 mg   
25
Manganese
0.10 mg   
31
0.12 mg   
27
Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.07 mg   
34
Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
0.00 mcg   
17
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
22.00 mg   
24
8.00 mg   
31
Omega 6s
13.00 mg   
99+
54.00 mg   
30
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available   
9.00 mg   
9
Water Content
89.70 g   
13
93.90 g   
4
Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.40 g   
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal   
31
20.00 kcal   
40
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal   
23
20.00 kcal   
28
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal   
40
314.00 kcal   
15
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   
Season
Winter   
All seasons   
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop   
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green   
Green   
Inside Color
Yellow   
Light Green   
Shape
Round   
Irregularly oval   
Texture
Fibrous   
Crispy   
Taste
Sweetish   
NA   
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown   
Central America, Mexico, South America   
Grows on
Vines   
Bushes   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained   
Loam   
Soil pH
5.8-6.8   
5.5-7   
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny   
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.
  
  • Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
  • The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
  • Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
  
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, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey   
Top Importer
Costa Rica   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
United States of America   
Canada   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo   
Capsicum annuum   
Synonym
Winter Squash   
Not Available   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Alismidae   
Order
Cucurbitales   
Solanales   
Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Solanaceae   
Genus
Cucurbita   
Capsicum   
Species
Pepo   
C. annum   
Generic Group
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Difference Between Acorn squash and Green Bell Pepper

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 40.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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