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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
1.2 Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
10.40 g18.59 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
1.50 g3.60 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
0.00 g12.53 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.80 g0.58 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.03
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg81.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.03 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mgNA
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg7.50 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.73 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA2.60 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
NA159.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA834.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
NA7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.10 g0.19 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
263.00 mg161.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.60 mg0.15 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
3.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
26.00 mg8.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
26.00 mg9.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.10 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
27.00 mg17.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.10 mg0.36 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.10 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
22.00 mg4.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
13.00 mg39.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NA4.00 mg
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
89.70 g80.32 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.80 g0.33 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal70.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcalNA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal274.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal90.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal345.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal284.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
4.3 Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Orange, Red, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
4.10 Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Burma, China, India, Japan
4.11 Grows on
Vines
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5.8-6.86.5-7.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
China
5.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
5.3.3 Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Japan
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Diospyros kaki
6.2 Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
7.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
7.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae
7.9 Genus
Cucurbita
Diospyros
7.10 Species
Pepo
D. kaki
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Acorn squash and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 40.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Japanese Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Japanese Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.