Acorn squash

Longan

Acorn squash and Longan

Acorn squash

Longan

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Benefits

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

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

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.40 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.50 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

135.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

8.50 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

26.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

26.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

13.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

89.70 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Winter

Mid to late summer

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Origin

Central America, North America

Mexico

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.85-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Thailand

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

Costa Rica

China

Top Exporter

United States of America

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Winter Squash

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Dimocarpus

Species

Pepo

D. longan

Generic Group

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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 34.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal 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.