Cantaloupe

Acorn squash

Cantaloupe and Acorn squash

Cantaloupe

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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., 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.16 g10.40 g

1 79.18

3.13.2 Fiber

0.90 g1.50 g

0 10.4

6.12.2 Sugar

7.86 g0.00 g

0 63.35

6.13 Protein

0.84 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

6.13.2 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.08

0.02 0.52

6.15 Vitamins

6.15.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

6.16.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

6.16.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

6.16.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

6.16.8 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

6.16.11 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

6.16.13 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

6.16.15 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

6.16.17 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

6.16.19 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

6.17.2 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

6.18.2 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcgNA

0 834

6.19.1 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

6.21 Fat

0.19 g0.10 g

0 33.49

7.3 Minerals

7.3.1 Potassium

267.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

7.4.1 Iron

0.21 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

7.5.1 Sodium

16.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

7.6.1 Calcium

9.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

7.7.1 Magnesium

12.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

7.8.2 Zinc

0.18 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

7.8.4 Phosphorus

15.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

7.8.6 Manganese

0.41 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

8.7.1 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

9.2.4 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

11.12 Fatty Acids

11.12.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

11.12.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

11.13 Sterol

11.13.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

11.14 Water Content

90.15 g89.70 g

0 95.23

11.15 Ash

0.65 g0.80 g

0 87.1

12 Calories

12.1 Serving Size

100 g

12.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA40.00 kcal

15 299

12.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

12.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal39.00 kcal

0 187

12.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

12.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA40.00 kcal

17 443

12.7 Calories in Foods

12.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

12.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

12.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

13 Characteristics

13.1 Type

Melon

Berry

13.2 Season

Summer

Winter

13.3 Varieties

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

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

13.4 Seedless Variety

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13.5 Color

Orange

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

13.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellow

13.7 Shape

Round

13.8 Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

13.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweetish

13.10 Origin

Africa, India

Central America, North America, Unknown

13.11 Grows on

Vines

13.12 Cultivation

13.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Well-drained

13.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

13.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold, Sunny

14 Facts

14.1 Facts about

Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

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.

14.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

14.2.1 Wine

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14.2.2 Beer

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14.2.3 Spirits

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14.2.4 Cocktails

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14.3 Production

14.3.1 Top Producer

China

14.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

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

14.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

14.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

15 Scientific Name

15.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Cucurbita Pepo

15.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Winter Squash

16 Classification

16.1 Domain

Eukarya

16.2 Kingdom

Plantae

16.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

16.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

16.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

16.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

16.7 Order

Cucurbitales

16.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

16.9 Genus

Cucumis

Cucurbita

16.10 Species

C. melo

Pepo

16.11 Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Cantaloupe and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe and Acorn squash is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.