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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
1.5 Side Effects
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
100 g
2.2 Carbs
3.63 g10.40 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.1.1 Fiber
0.50 g1.50 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.3.1 Sugar
1.67 g0.00 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.65 g0.80 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.4.4 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.190.08
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.6 Vitamins
2.6.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg245.10 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.7.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 0.428
1.2.1 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.00 mg
Apple
0 1.3
1.7.2 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.50 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
1.8.3 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.30 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
1.8.7 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.2.1 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg11.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.2.6 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg6.50 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.2.10 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.03 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.3.2 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
2.3.7 Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
2.5.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
1.3.2 Choline
6.00 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
1.5 Fat
0.11 g0.10 g
Physalis
0 33.49
1.8 Minerals
1.8.1 Potassium
147.00 mg263.00 mg
Olive
42 840
1.11.2 Iron
0.28 mg0.60 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
1.12.5 Sodium
2.00 mg3.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
1.13.5 Calcium
16.00 mg26.00 mg
Longan
1 100
1.14.7 Magnesium
13.00 mg26.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.2.1 Zinc
0.20 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.3.7 Phosphorus
24.00 mg27.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.4.3 Manganese
0.08 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.4.9 Copper
0.04 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.2 Selenium
0.30 mcg0.40 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
1.3 Fatty Acids
1.3.1 Omega 3s
5.00 mg22.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
1.6.3 Omega 6s
28.00 mg13.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
3.3 Sterol
3.3.1 Phytosterol
7.30 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
3.7 Water Content
95.23 g89.70 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
3.12 Ash
0.38 g0.80 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
4 Calories
4.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
4.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
15.00 kcal40.00 kcal
Apple
15 299
5.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.00 kcalNA
Apple
12 354
5.6 Calories in Frozen Form
NA39.00 kcal
Rambutan
0 187
5.10 Calories in Dried Form
NA56.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
5.13 Calories in Canned Form
NA40.00 kcal
Tomato
17 443
5.16 Calories in Foods
5.16.1 Calories in Juice
NA47.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
6.7.2 Calories in Jam
NA200.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
10.2.1 Calories in Pie
NA200.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
11 Characteristics
11.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Berry
11.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
11.3 Varieties
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
11.4 Seedless Variety
11.5 Color
Dark green, Green
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
11.6 Inside Color
White
Yellow
11.7 Shape
Cylindrical
Round
11.8 Texture
Crunchy
Fibrous
11.9 Taste
Juicy, Watery
Sweetish
11.10 Origin
India
Central America, North America, Unknown
11.11 Grows on
Vines
Vines
11.12 Cultivation
11.12.1 Soil Type
Loam
Well-drained
11.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.85.8-6.8
Cloudberry
3.5 10
11.14.2 Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
12 Facts
12.1 Facts about
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
  • 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.
12.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
12.2.1 Wine
12.2.2 Beer
12.2.3 Spirits
12.2.4 Cocktails
12.3 Production
12.3.1 Top Producer
China
China
12.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
12.3.3 Top Importer
France
Costa Rica
12.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
13 Scientific Name
13.1 Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Cucurbita Pepo
13.2 Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
14 Classification
14.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
14.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
14.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
14.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
14.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
14.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
14.7 Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
14.8 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
14.9 Genus
Cucumis
Cucurbita
14.10 Species
C. sativus
Pepo
14.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Cucumber and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cucumber and Acorn squash with peel is 15.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 12.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cucumber and Acorn squash belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cucumber and Acorn squash is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.