Cucumber

Acorn squash

Cucumber and Acorn squash

Cucumber

Acorn squash

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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

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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

2.2 Carbs

3.63 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

1.67 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.65 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.190.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

5.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.03 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.11 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

147.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

16.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

5.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

28.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.30 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

95.23 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

15.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

12.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Winter

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Cylindrical

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Watery

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

India

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 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

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis sativus

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

C. sativus

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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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 Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.