American Persimmon and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
33.50 g
5
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
1.50 g
31
Sugar
Not Available
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02
26
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg
10
6.50 mg
99+
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
310.00 mg
19
263.00 mg
25
Iron
2.50 mg
3
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
27.00 mg
16
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
Not Available
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
Not Available
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
31
Copper
Not Available
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
Not Available
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
64.40 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.90 g
11
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal
4
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcal
22
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal
6
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal
33
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Eastern United States
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
No
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Cucurbita
Species
D. virginiana
Pepo
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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.
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