Acorn squash and Plum
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
11.42 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
1.40 g
32
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
9.92 g
22
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.42 mg
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
9.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.26 mg
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
6.40 mcg
12
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
73.00 mcg
19
Choline
Not Available
1.90 mg
31
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.28 g
29
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
157.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
44.00 mg
36
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
89.70 g
13
87.02 g
26
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
49.00 kcal
16
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
240.00 kcal
34
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
71.00 kcal
16
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
310.00 kcal
9
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
294.00 kcal
20
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Grainy
Taste
Sweetish
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Caucasus
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold
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 china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Prunus
Species
Pepo
P. domestica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Acorn squash and Plum
We might think that Acorn squash and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Plum with peel is 40.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Plum belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Plum is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
