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
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
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 and 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.
