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Acorn squash and Olive

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

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

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.40 g3.84 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.50 g3.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g0.54 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.03 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.26
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg20.00 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 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.24 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.02 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg0.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg3.81 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg1.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

135.00 mcg510.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.50 mg14.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g15.32 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg42.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.49 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg52.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

26.00 mg11.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg4.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.12 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.90 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg92.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

13.00 mg1,215.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.70 g75.28 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g4.53 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal115.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal115.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal467.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal119.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal60.00 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 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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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
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
Brown

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Fibrous
Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish
Bitter

Origin

Central America, North America
Eastern Mediterranean Region

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.87-8
3.5 10
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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.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Spain

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Top Importer

Costa Rica
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
Italy

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo
Olea europaea

Synonym

Winter Squash
Olea europaea

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Lamiales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Olea

Species

Pepo
O. europaea

Generic Group

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Olive

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 34.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal 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.