Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Unknown
Recommeded for
Pregnant 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.
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g15.70 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g15.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.79 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg0.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.00 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA0.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg1.90 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg20.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg1.00 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg15.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA0.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g79.50 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal69.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal0.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal150.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal82.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal105.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
200.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Unknown
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5.8-6.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Singapore
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Winter Squash
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Nephelium
Species
Pepo
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available