Cherimoya and Acorn squash
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
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.
