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Acorn squash and Tamarillo

Acorn squash
Tamarillo
Tamarillo and Acorn squash


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar   
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid   
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   
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   
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting   
Heart burn   
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.   
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)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
10.40 g   
99+
3.80 g   
99+
Fiber
1.50 g   
31
3.30 g   
18
Sugar
0.00 g   
99+
1.00 g   
99+
Protein
0.80 g   
37
2.00 g   
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
19
0.52   
1
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg   
2
1.48 mcg   
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg   
7
0.04 mg   
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg   
30
0.27 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.20 mg   
8
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg   
24
4.00 mcg   
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg   
99+
29.80 mg   
29
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
2.09 mg   
3
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36
Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36
Choline
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
32
Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.36 g   
24
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
263.00 mg   
25
321.00 mg   
16
Iron
0.60 mg   
21
0.57 mg   
22
Sodium
3.00 mg   
17
1.44 mg   
19
Calcium
26.00 mg   
17
10.70 mg   
33
Magnesium
26.00 mg   
8
20.60 mg   
13
Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.15 mg   
18
Phosphorus
27.00 mg   
19
38.90 mg   
10
Manganese
0.10 mg   
31
0.11 mg   
29
Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.05 mg   
40
Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
0.10 mcg   
16
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
22.00 mg   
24
0.00 mg   
38
Omega 6s
13.00 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
16
Water Content
89.70 g   
13
84.00 g   
40
Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.00 g   
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal   
31
Not Available   
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
31.00 kcal   
22
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal   
40
36.00 kcal   
99+
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal   
22
80.00 kcal   
11
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal   
31
72.00 kcal   
15
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
195.00 kcal   
27
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal   
99+
180.00 kcal   
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry   
Fruit vegetable   
Season
Winter   
All seasons   
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   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green   
Orange, Red, Yellow   
Inside Color
Yellow   
Creamy Yellow   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Fibrous   
Fleshy   
Taste
Sweetish   
Tangy, Tart   
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown   
South Africa   
Grows on
Vines   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5.8-6.8   
5.8-7   
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny   
Rainfall, Warm   
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.
  
  • 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
No   
Spirits
Yes   
No   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
New Zealand   
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   
Top Importer
Costa Rica   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
United States of America   
New Zealand   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo   
Solanum betaceum   
Synonym
Winter Squash   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Asteridae   
Order
Cucurbitales   
Solanales   
Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Solanaceae   
Genus
Cucurbita   
Solanum   
Species
Pepo   
Solanum betaceum   
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.

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