Apricot and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
11.00 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
1.50 g
31
Sugar
9.00 g
28
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Choline
2.80 mg
29
Not Available
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
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
241.00 kcal
33
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
China
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- 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
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
France
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cucurbita
Species
P. armeniaca
Pepo
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Apricot and Acorn squash
We might think that Apricot and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Acorn squash with peel is 48.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Acorn squash belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
