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
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.
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 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
1.50 g
31
4.30 g
13
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.60 mg
21
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
56.00 kcal
20
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
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
260.00 kcal
32
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
No
No
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, Unknown
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6-7
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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
