Acorn squash

Olive

Acorn squash and Olive

Acorn squash

Olive

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g3.84 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 g3.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g0.54 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.03 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.26

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg20.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.24 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.02 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA3.81 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA1.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA510.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA14.20 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g15.32 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg42.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.49 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1,556.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg52.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg4.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg92.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mg1,215.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g75.28 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g4.53 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal115.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal467.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal119.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Brown

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Bitter

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Eastern Mediterranean Region

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.87-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Spain

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Italy

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Olea europaea

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

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7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Lamiales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oleaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Olea

7.10 Species

Pepo

O. europaea

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Olive

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Olive with peel is 40.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Olive is Cucurbitales and Lamiales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.