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Acorn squash
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Acorn squash and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.40 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.50 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg2.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.04 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 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

-7.60 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

26.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 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 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

13.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

--
0 87
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Water Content

89.70 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

--
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal-
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal308.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal-
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Winter
Summer

Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Red

Inside Color

Yellow
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Sweetish
Sour, Tart

Origin

Central America, North America
Europe

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.86-7
3.5 10
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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.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Costa Rica
Germany

Top Exporter

United States of America
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Winter Squash
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Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Ribes

Species

Pepo
R. rubrum

Generic Group

-
Saxifrage

Difference Between Acorn squash and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Red Currant with peel is 40.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is - and - respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.