Acorn squash

Tamarillo

Acorn squash and Tamarillo

Acorn squash

Tamarillo

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Heart burn

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g3.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 g3.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.3 Sugar

0.00 g1.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.52

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg1.48 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.5 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.27 mg

0 2.8

2.4.7 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

2.4.8 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.20 mg

0 0.4

2.4.10 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg4.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.12 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg29.80 mg

0 228.3

2.4.13 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA2.09 mg

0 3.81

2.4.15 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.17 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.5.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA0.00 mcg

0 834

2.6.2 Choline

NA0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.7 Fat

0.10 g0.36 g

0 33.49

2.8 Minerals

2.8.1 Potassium

263.00 mg321.00 mg

42 840

2.8.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.57 mg

0.06 9

2.8.4 Sodium

3.00 mg1.44 mg

0 1556

2.8.6 Calcium

26.00 mg10.70 mg

1 100

2.8.8 Magnesium

26.00 mg20.60 mg

0 92

2.8.10 Zinc

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.8.13 Phosphorus

27.00 mg38.90 mg

0 113

2.8.15 Manganese

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 3.3

2.8.17 Copper

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 2

2.9.2 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.10 Fatty Acids

2.10.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.10.3 Omega 6s

13.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.12 Sterol

2.12.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.14 Water Content

89.70 g84.00 g

0 95.23

2.15 Ash

0.80 g0.00 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcalNA

15 299

4.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA31.00 kcal

12 354

4.5 Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcalNA

0 187

4.7 Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal36.00 kcal

32 747

4.9 Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal80.00 kcal

17 443

4.11 Calories in Foods

4.11.1 Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal72.00 kcal

17 461

4.12.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal195.00 kcal

49 420

4.12.4 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal180.00 kcal

80 450

5 Characteristics

5.1 Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable

5.2 Season

Winter

All seasons

5.3 Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red

5.4 Seedless Variety

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5.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Orange, Red, Yellow

5.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Creamy Yellow

5.7 Shape

Round

5.8 Texture

Fibrous

Fleshy

5.9 Taste

Sweetish

Tangy, Tart

5.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

South Africa

5.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

5.12 Cultivation

5.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

5.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.85.8-7

3.5 10

5.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Rainfall, Warm

6 Facts

6.1 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.

Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.

6.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

6.2.1 Wine

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6.2.2 Beer

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6.2.3 Spirits

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6.2.4 Cocktails

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6.3 Production

6.3.1 Top Producer

China

New Zealand

6.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines

6.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

United States of America

6.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

New Zealand

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Solanum betaceum

7.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

8 Classification

8.1 Domain

Eukarya

9.2 Kingdom

Plantae

9.4 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

9.6 Division

Magnoliophyta

9.8 Class

Magnoliopsida

9.9 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

9.11 Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

9.13 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

9.14 Genus

Cucurbita

Solanum

9.16 Species

Pepo

Solanum betaceum

9.18 Generic Group

Not Available

Nightshade

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Tamarillo with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.