Acorn squash

Miracle fruit

Acorn squash and Miracle fruit

Acorn squash

Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

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, Skin rash

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.40 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.50 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g1.00 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 mcg0.00 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 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 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 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

135.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

8.50 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 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

26.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

26.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

13.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

89.70 g80.50 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 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Winter

Monsoon

Varieties

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

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Dark red

Inside Color

Yellow

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

Origin

Central America, North America

West Africa

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.84.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Rainfall

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.

The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Costa Rica

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Winter Squash

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales

Ericales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Synsepalum

Species

Pepo

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Miracle fruit with peel is 40.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.