Cherimoya

Acorn squash

Cherimoya and Acorn squash

Cherimoya

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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, 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

17.71 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.00 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.87 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.57 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.13 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.64 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.35 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.26 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

12.60 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.27 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

6.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.68 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

287.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.27 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

7.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.09 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

318.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

56.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.39 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

75.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA56.00 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

NA47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Winter

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana

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

Green, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Ecuador

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.65.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.

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

Spain

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, 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

Annona cherimola

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Magnollidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Magnoliales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Annonaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Annona

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

A. cherimola

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Cherimoya and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya and Acorn squash is Magnoliales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.