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Acorn squash and Huckleberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases

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

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.40 g8.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.50 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g4.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g0.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg3.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

135.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

8.50 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg208.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg15.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

26.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.28 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.42 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

13.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.70 g90.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.10 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal37.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal52.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal349.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal58.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal55.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal420.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal372.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Winter
Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Yellow
Purple

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Sweetish
Sweet

Origin

Central America, North America
North America

Grows on

Vines
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.84-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny
Humid, 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.
  • "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".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
United States of America

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Costa Rica
Canada

Top Exporter

United States of America
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo
Gaylussacia brachycera

Synonym

Winter Squash
Vaccinium Corymbosum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales
Ericales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Gaylussacia

Species

Pepo
G. brachycera

Generic Group

-
Heath

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 34.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal 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.