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Boysenberry and Acorn squash


Acorn squash and Boysenberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation  
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
NA  
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels  
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., Morning time (before lunch)  
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
12.20 g  
39
10.40 g  
99+

Fiber
5.30 g  
9
1.50 g  
31

Sugar
6.90 g  
99+
0.00 g  
99+

Protein
1.10 g  
21
0.80 g  
37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.08  
19

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
245.10 mcg  
2

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
19
0.10 mg  
7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
25
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.77 mg  
14
0.50 mg  
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg  
21
0.30 mg  
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
31
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
63.00 mcg  
2
11.00 mcg  
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.10 mg  
99+
6.50 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg  
12
Not Available  

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg  
10
Not Available  

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
Not Available  

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg  
12
Not Available  

Choline
10.20 mg  
6
Not Available  

Fat
0.26 g  
30
0.10 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
139.00 mg  
99+
263.00 mg  
25

Iron
0.85 mg  
15
0.60 mg  
21

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
3.00 mg  
17

Calcium
27.00 mg  
16
26.00 mg  
17

Magnesium
16.00 mg  
18
26.00 mg  
8

Zinc
0.22 mg  
13
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
27.00 mg  
19

Manganese
0.55 mg  
7
0.10 mg  
31

Copper
0.08 mg  
29
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.40 mcg  
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
50.00 mg  
15
22.00 mg  
24

Omega 6s
98.00 mg  
19
13.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
85.90 g  
34
89.70 g  
13

Ash
0.54 g  
22
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal  
24
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
Not Available  
56.00 kcal  
40

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
40.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal  
35
47.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
200.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
18
200.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Berry  

Season
Spring, Summer  
Winter  

Varieties
Thorn and Thornless  
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black  
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green  

Inside Color
Magenta  
Yellow  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Fibrous  

Taste
NA  
Sweetish  

Origin
America  
Central America, North America, Unknown  

Grows on
Trees  
Vines  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
NA  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.8-6.5  
5.8-6.8  

Climatic Conditions
NA  
Cold, Sunny  

Facts

Facts about
NA  
  • 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
NA  
China  

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

Top Importer
China  
Costa Rica  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
United States of America  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus  
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
Rubus  
Cucurbita  

Species
R. ursinus x idaeus  
Pepo  

Generic Group
Rose  
Not Available  

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Difference Between Boysenberry and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Acorn squash with peel is 50.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Acorn squash belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Boysenberry and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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