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Acorn squash and Pomelo


Pomelo and Acorn squash


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid  
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting  

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting  
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain  

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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+
9.62 g  
99+

Fiber
1.50 g  
31
1.00 g  
36

Sugar
0.00 g  
99+
Not Available  

Protein
0.80 g  
37
0.76 g  
38

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
19
0.08  
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg  
2
Not Available  

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg  
7
0.03 mg  
28

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.03 mg  
32

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg  
30
0.22 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
Not Available  

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.04 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg  
24
Not Available  

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg  
99+
61.00 mg  
12

Fat
0.10 g  
99+
0.04 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
263.00 mg  
25
216.00 mg  
34

Iron
0.60 mg  
21
0.11 mg  
99+

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
26.00 mg  
17
4.00 mg  
99+

Magnesium
26.00 mg  
8
6.00 mg  
29

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.08 mg  
25

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
17.00 mg  
28

Manganese
0.10 mg  
31
0.02 mg  
99+

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.05 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.40 mcg  
13
Not Available  

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg  
24
Not Available  

Omega 6s
13.00 mg  
99+
Not Available  

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
89.70 g  
13
89.10 g  
14

Ash
0.80 g  
13
0.50 g  
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal  
31
38.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal  
23
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal  
40
350.00 kcal  
11

Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal  
22
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal  
31
43.00 kcal  
34

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal  
26
Not Available  

Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal  
99+
290.00 kcal  
22

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Citrus, Tropical  

Season
Winter  
All seasons  

Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop  
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green  
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Creamy Yellow  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Fibrous  
Succulent  

Taste
Sweetish  
Juicy, Sweet  

Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown  
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand  

Grows on
Vines  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
Clay, Loam, Sandy  

Soil pH
5.8-6.8  
5.5-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny  
Warm  

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.
  
  • Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
  • Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
  • Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
  • Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
  

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  
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
Costa Rica  
Europe  

Top Exporter
United States of America  
United States of America  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo  
Citrus maxima  

Synonym
Winter Squash  
Citrus grandis  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Cucurbitales  
Sapindales  

Family
Cucurbitaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Cucurbita  
Citrus  

Species
Pepo  
C. maxima  

Generic Group
Not Available  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Pomelo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Pomelo with peel is 40.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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