Coconut and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
24.23 g
8
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
9.00 g
2
1.50 g
31
Sugar
6.23 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
3.33 g
2
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.22
6
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
14
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.54 mg
29
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.01 mg
2
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
36
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.80 mcg
14
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.30 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.24 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg
34
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
12.10 mg
4
Not Available
Fat
33.49 g
1
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
356.00 mg
12
263.00 mg
25
Iron
2.43 mg
4
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
20.00 mg
5
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
14.00 mg
27
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
32.00 mg
4
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
1.10 mg
2
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
113.00 mg
1
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
1.50 mg
2
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.44 mg
3
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
10.10 mcg
2
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
366.00 mg
4
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
37.60 mg
2
Not Available
Water Content
47.00 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.97 g
8
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
354.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
660.00 kcal
3
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
443.00 kcal
1
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
298.00 kcal
19
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Brown, Green
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Fibrous
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sweetish
Origin
America, India
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Well-drained
Soil pH
3.5-8.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
Indonesia
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Philippines
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Arecales
Cucurbitales
Family
Arecaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cocos
Cucurbita
Species
C. nucifera
Pepo
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Not Available
Difference Between Coconut and Acorn squash
We might think that Coconut and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Acorn squash belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Acorn squash is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
