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Cherimoya and Acorn squash


Acorn squash and Cherimoya


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar   

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   

Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation   
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face   
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
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, 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
17.71 g   
18
10.40 g   
99+

Fiber
3.00 g   
20
1.50 g   
31

Sugar
12.87 g   
12
0.00 g   
99+

Protein
1.57 g   
14
0.80 g   
37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.08   
19

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available   
245.10 mcg   
2

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg   
6
0.10 mg   
7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg   
5
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg   
21
0.50 mg   
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg   
10
0.30 mg   
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg   
5
0.10 mg   
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg   
11
11.00 mcg   
24

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg   
25
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg   
34
Not Available   

Fat
0.68 g   
11
0.10 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
287.00 mg   
20
263.00 mg   
25

Iron
0.27 mg   
38
0.60 mg   
21

Sodium
7.00 mg   
12
3.00 mg   
17

Calcium
10.00 mg   
34
26.00 mg   
17

Magnesium
17.00 mg   
17
26.00 mg   
8

Zinc
0.16 mg   
17
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
26.00 mg   
20
27.00 mg   
19

Manganese
0.09 mg   
33
0.10 mg   
31

Copper
0.07 mg   
33
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
Not Available   
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
318.00 mg   
1
22.00 mg   
24

Omega 6s
56.00 mg   
29
13.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
79.39 g   
99+
89.70 g   
13

Ash
0.65 g   
18
0.80 g   
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
40.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal   
9
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
Not Available   
47.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Jam
Not Available   
200.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Pie
Not Available   
200.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tropical   
Berry   

Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter   
Winter   

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   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Green, Yellow   
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green   

Inside Color
White   
Yellow   

Shape
Conical   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Fibrous   

Taste
Sweet   
Sweetish   

Origin
Ecuador   
Central America, North America, Unknown   

Grows on
Trees   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
6.5-7.6   
5.8-6.8   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Cold, Sunny   

Facts

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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
No   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Spain   
China   

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   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Costa Rica   

Top Exporter
Spain   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Annona cherimola   
Cucurbita Pepo   

Synonym
Not Available   
Winter Squash   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Magnollidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Magnoliales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Annonaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Annona   
Cucurbita   

Species
A. cherimola   
Pepo   

Generic Group
Not Available   
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.

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