Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g12.14 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g12.10 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg76.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.02 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 mg0.18 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg-
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg1.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg0.40 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg0.20 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 mg2.30 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg266.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.05 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.04 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 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg2.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g86.73 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
34.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Winter
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, North America
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
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
Japan
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Costa Rica
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Winter Squash
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Eriobotrya
Species
Pepo
E. japonica
Generic Group
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Rose