Acorn squash

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Acorn squash and Jujube

Acorn squash

Jujube

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Improves muscular strength, Liver health, Maintains hormonal balance, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of hysteria

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

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, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching in eyes, Itching of nose, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Intense headache

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.

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g20.23 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 g1.20 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.90 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 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg69.00 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 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg250.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.48 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg23.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.00 mg

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 g77.86 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.51 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal79.00 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 kcal287.00 kcal

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 kcalNA

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Autumn, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Honey Jar, Sugar Cane, Li, Shanxi Li, Sherwood, Chico, Silverhill, Tigertooth, Winter Delight and Lang

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Green, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Syria

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.85.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Warm to hot climate

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.

Pigment extracted from Indian jujube is used for silk dyeing in Burma.
In Korea, jujube wood is used to make wind instrument taepyeongso.
Fresh jujube is known as Chinese apple & dried form is called as Chinese date.

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

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Bangladesh, India, Iran, Korea, Lebanon, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Ziziphus zizyphus

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus mauritania or Zizyphus jujuba

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rhamnaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Ziziphus

7.10 Species

Pepo

Z. zizyphus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Jujube

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Jujube with peel is 40.00 kcal and 79.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Jujube belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Jujube is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Jujube belongs to Rhamnaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Jujube belongs to Ziziphus genus of Z. zizyphus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.