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Acorn squash and Tomato

Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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.
 
100 g
10.40 g
1.50 g
0.00 g
0.80 g
0.08
245.10 mcg
0.10 mg
0.00 mg
0.50 mg
0.30 mg
0.10 mg
11.00 mcg
6.50 mg
0.44 mg
0.70 mcg
0.00 mcg
135.00 mcg
8.50 mg
0.10 g
263.00 mg
0.60 mg
3.00 mg
26.00 mg
26.00 mg
0.10 mg
27.00 mg
0.10 mg
0.10 mg
0.40 mcg
22.00 mg
13.00 mg
10.00 mg
89.70 g
0.80 g
 
100 g
40.00 kcal
34.00 kcal
39.00 kcal
56.00 kcal
40.00 kcal
47.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
 
Berry
Winter
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Yellow
Round
Fibrous
Sweetish
Central America, North America
Vines
Well-drained
5.8-6.8
Cold, Sunny
 
  • 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.
China
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Costa Rica
United States of America
 
Cucurbita Pepo
Winter Squash
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbita
Pepo
-
 
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Heart burn
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
 
100 g
3.90 g
1.20 g
2.60 g
0.90 g
0.23
42.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.02 mg
0.59 mg
0.09 mg
0.08 mg
15.00 mcg
14.00 mg
0.54 mg
7.90 mcg
2,573.00 mcg
123.00 mcg
6.70 mg
0.20 g
237.00 mg
0.27 mg
5.00 mg
10.00 mg
11.00 mg
0.17 mg
24.00 mg
0.11 mg
0.06 mg
0.00 mcg
3.00 mg
80.00 mg
7.00 mg
94.52 g
0.50 g
 
100 g
18.00 kcal
18.00 kcal
16.00 kcal
258.00 kcal
17.00 kcal
17.00 kcal
110.00 kcal
150.00 kcal
 
Berry, Fruit vegetable
All seasons
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Red
Round
Juicy
Sour, Sweet
Central America, South America
Bushes
Loam, Sandy loam
6-6.8
Sunny, Warm
 
  • Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
  • In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
  • As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
China
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Nigeria
Netherlands
 
Solanum lycopersicum
Lycopersicon esculentum
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Asteridae
Solanales
Solanaceae
Solanum
S. lycopersicum
Nightshade

Difference Between Acorn squash and Tomato

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Tomato with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Tomato 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 Tomato is and respectively. Acorn squash belongs to family and Tomato belongs to family. Acorn squash belongs to genus of species and Tomato belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.