Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweetish
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central America, South America
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Hot, Sunny
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 single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Winter Squash
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Acorn squash and Pineapple
We might think that Acorn squash and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Pineapple with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Cucurbitales and Poales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.