Banana

Acorn squash

Banana and Acorn squash

Banana

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

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

1.5 Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

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

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

22.80 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.60 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.20 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

9.80 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

358.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

27.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

46.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

36.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

74.90 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

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

Green, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Papua New Guinea

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

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

India

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Liliidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Zingiberales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Musaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Musa

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Banana

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Difference Between Banana and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Acorn squash with peel is 95.29 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana 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 Banana and Acorn squash is Zingiberales and Cucurbitales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.