Acorn squash Fruit | Acorn squash Taxonomy

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.40 g

Rank: 51 (Overall)

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.50 g

Rank: 33 (Overall)

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g

Rank: 74 (Overall)

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g

Rank: 37 (Overall)

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.08

Rank: 19 (Overall)

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg

Rank: 3 (Overall)

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg

Rank: 7 (Overall)

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg

Rank: 46 (Overall)

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg

Rank: 30 (Overall)

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

Rank: 14 (Overall)

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg

Rank: 15 (Overall)

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg

Rank: 24 (Overall)

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg

Rank: 58 (Overall)

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mg

Rank: 23 (Overall)

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg

Rank: 35 (Overall)

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Rank: 9 (Overall)

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

135.00 mcg

Rank: 9 (Overall)

0 834

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Choline

8.50 mg

Rank: 12 (Overall)

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g

Rank: 43 (Overall)

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg

Rank: 25 (Overall)

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg

Rank: 21 (Overall)

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg

Rank: 17 (Overall)

0 1556

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Calcium

26.00 mg

Rank: 17 (Overall)

1 100

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Magnesium

26.00 mg

Rank: 8 (Overall)

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg

Rank: 23 (Overall)

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg

Rank: 19 (Overall)

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg

Rank: 35 (Overall)

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg

Rank: 22 (Overall)

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg

Rank: 13 (Overall)

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg

Rank: 26 (Overall)

0 318

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Omega 6s

13.00 mg

Rank: 55 (Overall)

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg

Rank: 18 (Overall)

0 87

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Water Content

89.70 g

Rank: 15 (Overall)

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g

Rank: 13 (Overall)

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal

Rank: 40 (Overall)

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcal

Rank: 43 (Overall)

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal

Rank: 40 (Overall)

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal

Rank: 57 (Overall)

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal

Rank: 39 (Overall)

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal

Rank: 32 (Overall)

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

Rank: 26 (Overall)

49 420

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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal

Rank: 46 (Overall)

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Winter

Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Fibrous

Taste

Sweetish

Origin

Central America, North America

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

Costa Rica

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Species

Pepo