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Acorn squash and Lemon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

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.
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.40 g9.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.50 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g2.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg3.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.19 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg53.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA11.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

NA5.10 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

26.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

13.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NANA
0 87
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Water Content

89.70 g88.98 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcalNA
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA29.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal267.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal21.00 kcal
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal285.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Succulent

Taste

Sweetish
Sour

Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown
China, India

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.85.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny
Hot, Sunny

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.
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Costa Rica
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo
Citrus limon

Synonym

Winter Squash
Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Citrus

Species

Pepo
C. limon

Generic Group

Not Available
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Acorn squash and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Lemon with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Lemon 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 Lemon is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.