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Acorn squash and Watermelon


Watermelon and Acorn squash


Benefits

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   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
10.40 g   
99+
7.55 g   
99+

Fiber
1.50 g   
31
0.40 g   
99+

Sugar
0.00 g   
99+
6.20 g   
99+

Protein
0.80 g   
37
0.61 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
19
0.08   
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg   
2
28.00 mcg   
18

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg   
7
0.03 mg   
29

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.02 mg   
37

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg   
30
0.18 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.22 mg   
26

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.05 mg   
40

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg   
24
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg   
99+
8.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.10 mcg   
35

Lycopene
Not Available   
4,532.00 mcg   
2

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
8.00 mcg   
33

Choline
Not Available   
4.10 mg   
27

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.15 g   
38

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
263.00 mg   
25
112.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.60 mg   
21
0.24 mg   
99+

Sodium
3.00 mg   
17
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
26.00 mg   
17
7.00 mg   
38

Magnesium
26.00 mg   
8
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
27.00 mg   
19
11.00 mg   
35

Manganese
0.10 mg   
31
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg   
24
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
13.00 mg   
99+
50.00 mg   
32

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
2.00 mg   
15

Water Content
89.70 g   
13
91.45 g   
6

Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.25 g   
39

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   
30.00 kcal   
23

Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal   
40
340.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal   
22
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal   
31
30.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
252.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal   
99+
150.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

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

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo   
Citrullus Lanatus   

Synonym
Winter Squash   
Citrullus vulgaris   

Classification

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   

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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.

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