Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Dry, Hot
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Germany
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Winter Squash
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Citrullus
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Acorn squash and Watermelon
We might think that Acorn squash and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Watermelon with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.