Acorn squash and Sweet Cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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+
16.00 g
20
Fiber
1.50 g
31
2.10 g
25
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
12.80 g
13
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.20 mg
31
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.05 mg
37
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
7.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
Not Available
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
222.00 mg
33
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.36 mg
31
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.07 mg
38
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
37
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
89.70 g
13
82.25 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.48 g
28
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
66.00 kcal
10
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
83.00 kcal
12
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
145.00 kcal
34
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
410.00 kcal
3
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Crunchy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
5.5-8
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 word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Russia
Top Exporter
United States of America
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Prunus avium
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
Prunus
Species
Pepo
P. avium
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Acorn squash and Sweet Cherry
We might think that Acorn squash and Sweet Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Sweet Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Sweet Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Sweet Cherry with peel is 40.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
