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Banana and Acorn squash

Banana
Acorn squash
Acorn squash and Banana


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
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
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 g   
11
10.40 g   
99+
Fiber
2.60 g   
23
1.50 g   
31
Sugar
12.20 g   
15
0.00 g   
99+
Protein
1.10 g   
21
0.80 g   
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.08   
19
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
245.10 mcg   
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg   
10
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg   
17
0.50 mg   
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.30 mg   
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg   
1
0.10 mg   
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg   
15
11.00 mcg   
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg   
99+
6.50 mg   
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
Not Available   
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg   
32
Not Available   
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg   
29
Not Available   
Choline
9.80 mg   
7
Not Available   
Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.10 g   
99+
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
358.00 mg   
11
263.00 mg   
25
Iron
0.30 mg   
35
0.60 mg   
21
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
3.00 mg   
17
Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
26.00 mg   
17
Magnesium
27.00 mg   
7
26.00 mg   
8
Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.10 mg   
23
Phosphorus
22.00 mg   
23
27.00 mg   
19
Manganese
0.30 mg   
15
0.10 mg   
31
Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.10 mg   
22
Selenium
1.00 mcg   
7
0.40 mcg   
13
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
22.00 mg   
24
Omega 6s
46.00 mg   
35
13.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
36.00 mg   
3
Not Available   
Water Content
74.90 g   
99+
89.70 g   
13
Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.80 g   
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal   
6
40.00 kcal   
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal   
7
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal   
7
39.00 kcal   
23
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal   
39
56.00 kcal   
40
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal   
3
40.00 kcal   
22
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal   
10
47.00 kcal   
31
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal   
36
200.00 kcal   
26
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal   
30
200.00 kcal   
99+
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
Yes   
No   
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, Unknown   
Grows on
Trees   
Vines   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained   
Well-drained   
Soil pH
5.5-7   
5.8-6.8   
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
Yes   
No   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
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   
Not Available   
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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.

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