Acorn squash and Loquat
Benefits
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
12.14 g
40
Fiber
1.50 g
31
1.70 g
29
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
76.00 mcg
8
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.15 mg
22
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
89.70 g
13
86.73 g
29
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
47.00 kcal
26
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
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
No
No
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, Unknown
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Winter Squash
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Classification
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
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Acorn squash and Loquat
We might think that Acorn squash and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Loquat with peel is 40.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Loquat 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 Loquat is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
