Acorn squash and Mango
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
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.
Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
15.00 g
27
Fiber
1.50 g
31
1.60 g
30
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
13.70 g
9
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
54.00 mcg
11
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.70 mg
18
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.20 mg
32
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.12 mg
11
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
43.00 mcg
4
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
36.40 mg
22
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.90 mg
10
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
4.20 mcg
17
Lycopene
Not Available
3.00 mcg
8
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.38 g
23
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
168.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.16 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.09 mg
24
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.06 mg
39
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
18
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
51.00 mg
14
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
19.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
83.46 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.36 g
35
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
60.00 kcal
11
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
60.00 kcal
12
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
314.00 kcal
15
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
120.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Southern Asia
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid, 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.
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Mangifera Indica
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
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Mangifera
Species
Pepo
M. indica
Generic Group
Not Available
Cashew
Difference Between Acorn squash and Mango
We might think that Acorn squash and Mango are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Mango Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Mango is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Mango with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Mango 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 Mango is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
