Acorn squash and Salmonberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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+
10.10 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
1.90 g
27
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
3.70 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
50.00 mcg
12
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.47 mg
32
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.17 mg
37
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
9.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
1.61 mg
4
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
14.80 mcg
6
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
110.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
14.00 mg
8
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
15.00 mg
19
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.28 mg
10
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
1.10 mg
3
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.03 mg
99+
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
88.21 g
18
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.56 g
21
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
47.00 kcal
26
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
360.00 kcal
9
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
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Pink
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
North America
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
5.7-7.2
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Moist
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 name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Canada, Mexico
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Rubus spectabilis
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
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Rubus
Species
Pepo
R. spectabilis
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Acorn squash and Salmonberry
We might think that Acorn squash and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Salmonberry with peel is 40.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
