1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
1.2 Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
1.4 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Unknown
1.5 Allergy
1.5.1 Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
1.6 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
1.8 Recommeded for
1.8.1 Pregnant Women
1.9.1 Lactating Women
1.10 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
3.2.1 Fiber
3.2.2 Sugar
3.3 Protein
3.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
3.4 Vitamins
3.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg150.00 mcg
0
426
3.4.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
3.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
3.5.2 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
3.6.2 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
3.6.4 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
3.6.6 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.6.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.6.10 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.6.12 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.6.14 Lycopene
3.6.16 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
3.6.17 Choline
3.7 Fat
3.8 Minerals
3.8.1 Potassium
263.00 mg170.00 mg
42
840
3.8.3 Iron
3.8.4 Sodium
3.8.6 Calcium
3.8.8 Magnesium
3.9.1 Zinc
3.10.2 Phosphorus
3.10.3 Manganese
3.10.5 Copper
3.10.7 Selenium
3.11 Fatty Acids
3.11.1 Omega 3s
3.11.3 Omega 6s
3.12 Sterol
3.12.1 Phytosterol
3.13 Water Content
3.14 Ash
4 Calories
4.1 Serving Size
4.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal77.00 kcal
15
299
4.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
4.4 Calories in Frozen Form
4.6 Calories in Dried Form
4.7 Calories in Canned Form
4.8 Calories in Foods
4.8.1 Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
4.8.2 Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49
420
4.9.2 Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
5 Characteristics
5.1 Type
5.2 Season
5.3 Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
5.4 Seedless Variety
5.5 Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Bright Yellow, Orange
5.6 Inside Color
5.7 Shape
5.8 Texture
5.9 Taste
5.10 Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Chile, Peru
5.11 Grows on
5.12 Cultivation
5.12.1 Soil Type
5.12.2 Soil pH
5.12.3 Climatic Conditions
6 Facts
6.1 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.
NA
6.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
6.2.1 Wine
6.2.2 Beer
6.2.3 Spirits
6.2.4 Cocktails
6.3 Production
6.3.1 Top Producer
6.4.1 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
NA
6.4.2 Top Importer
6.4.3 Top Exporter
United States of America
Colombia
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Physalis Peruviana
7.2 Synonym
Winter Squash
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
8 Classification
8.1 Domain
8.2 Kingdom
8.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
8.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.6 Subclass
8.7 Order
8.8 Family
8.9 Genus
8.10 Species
8.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available