Acorn squash and Honeydew
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
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+
9.09 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
0.80 g
38
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
8.12 g
34
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.42 mg
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.16 mg
39
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.09 mg
16
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
18.00 mg
39
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.90 mcg
21
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
228.00 mg
32
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
18.00 mg
6
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.09 mg
24
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.02 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.70 mcg
9
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
33.00 mg
21
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
26.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
89.82 g
12
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.41 g
32
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
36.00 kcal
19
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
36.00 kcal
24
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
268.00 kcal
24
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
290.00 kcal
11
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Melon
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
France
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6-6.5
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucumis
Species
Pepo
C. melo
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Acorn squash and Honeydew
We might think that Acorn squash and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Honeydew with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
