American Persimmon

Acorn squash

American Persimmon and Acorn squash

American Persimmon

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

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

1.5 Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with 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.

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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

33.50 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NA0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NA0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

310.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.50 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

27.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

NA26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

NA0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

NA0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

64.40 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.90 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Eastern United States

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Ebenaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Diospyros

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

D. virginiana

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Acorn squash

We might think that American Persimmon and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Acorn squash is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Acorn squash with peel is 127.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Acorn squash belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Acorn squash is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.