Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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.
Any time except an hour after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g79.18 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g3.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g59.19 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g3.07 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.11 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.13 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.77 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.10 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.17 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg2.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.12 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA3.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA11.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.46 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg749.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg1.88 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg11.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg50.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg32.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.22 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg101.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.30 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.32 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg8.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg29.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g15.43 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g1.85 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal299.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal154.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal255.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal251.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.8-6.85.5-7
3.5
10
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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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Vitis
Species
Pepo
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Grape