Acorn squash

Huckleberry

Acorn squash and Huckleberry

Acorn squash

Huckleberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g8.70 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mgNA

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mgNA

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g90.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.10 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal37.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal55.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal420.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal372.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Winter

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Blue, Purple, Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Purple

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

North America

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.84-6

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Humid, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

"I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

United States of America

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Canada

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

Canada

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Chile

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Gaylussacia brachycera

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Ericaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Gaylussacia

7.10 Species

Pepo

G. brachycera

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Heath

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Huckleberry with peel is 40.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.