Acorn squash and Japanese Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
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
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
18.59 g
15
Fiber
1.50 g
31
3.60 g
17
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
12.53 g
14
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
7.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
Not Available
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
89.70 g
13
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
70.00 kcal
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Japan
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Diospyros kaki
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
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Diospyros
Species
Pepo
D. kaki
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 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 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.
