Acorn squash

Longan

Acorn squash and Longan

Acorn squash

Longan

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Not Available

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g15.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 g1.10 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg28.00 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 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg1.00 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 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

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 g78.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal83.00 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 kcalNA

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 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Winter

Mid to late summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Rusty brown

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish brown

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.85-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.

Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

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

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Dimocarpus longan

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

Dragon eye

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Dimocarpus

7.10 Species

Pepo

D. longan

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Longan with peel is 40.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Longan 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 Longan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.