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
  
  
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
  
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.
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
4,532.00 mcg
  
2
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
252.00 kcal
  
18
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
  
99+
150.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Berry
  
Berry, Melon
  
Season
Winter
  
Summer
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
  
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Red
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Fibrous
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Sweetish
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
  
Southern Africa
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
  
6-6.8
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
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
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Citrullus
  
Species
Pepo
  
C. lanatus
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Gourd