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Acorn squash
Acorn squash

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Purple Mangosteen



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Acorn squash and Purple Mangosteen

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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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.
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 g15.60 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.50 g2.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g15.60 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g0.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg10.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.29 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.03 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg0.03 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg7.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg0.21 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

135.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

8.50 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg48.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg7.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg5.49 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

26.00 mg13.90 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg9.21 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg-
0 87
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Water Content

89.70 g81.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.70 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal316.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal65.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tropical

Season

Winter
Winter

Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Purple

Inside Color

Yellow
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Sweetish
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Origin

Central America, North America
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
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Soil pH

5.8-6.85-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny
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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.
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
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Top Importer

Costa Rica
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo
Garcinia mangostana

Synonym

Winter Squash
Garcinia mangostana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Malpighiales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Clusiaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Garcinia

Species

Pepo
G. mangostana

Generic Group

-
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Difference Between Acorn squash and Purple Mangosteen

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 40.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Cucurbitales and Malpighiales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.