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

2.2.1 Fiber

0.90 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.86 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.84 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

169.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.73 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.11 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.70 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.19 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

267.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.21 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

16.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.18 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.41 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.41 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

35.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

10.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.15 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

34.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

34.00 kcal39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

64.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

365.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

316.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Winter

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Orange

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Africa, India

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

C. melo

Pepo

7.11 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.