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Banana and Acorn squash

Benefits

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

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

22.80 g10.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.60 g1.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.20 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg6.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg135.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

9.80 mg8.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg263.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

27.00 mg26.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

22.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.30 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

1.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

46.00 mg13.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

74.90 g89.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal40.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal39.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical
Berry

Season

All seasons
Winter

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Sweetish

Origin

Papua New Guinea
Central America, North America

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.8-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Sunny

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
Costa Rica

Top Exporter

Ecuador
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Zingiberales
Cucurbitales

Family

Musaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Musa
Cucurbita

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Pepo

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 34.00 kcal 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.