Cranberry and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
12.20 g
39
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
4.60 g
12
1.50 g
31
Sugar
4.04 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.39 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
14
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg
34
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg
7
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg
14
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg
14
Not Available
Choline
5.50 mg
23
Not Available
Fat
0.13 g
40
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
85.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.25 mg
40
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
13.00 mg
33
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.36 mg
11
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
33.00 mg
99+
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
87.13 g
25
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.20 g
99+
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal
21
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal
2
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal
26
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
99+
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn
Winter
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sweetish
Origin
North America
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
- 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
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Cucurbita
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Pepo
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Acorn squash
We might think that Cranberry and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Acorn squash with peel is 46.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry 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 Cranberry and Acorn squash is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
