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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

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

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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

75.03 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

8.00 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

63.35 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.45 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.30 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.39 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

656.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.02 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

39.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

43.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.29 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

62.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.26 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.21 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

3.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

3.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

16.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

20.53 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.60 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal56.00 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

461.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

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

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Iraq

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

8-105.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Egypt

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

India

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

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

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Phoenix

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

P. dactylifera

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Palm

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Difference Between Date and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Acorn squash with peel is 282.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Acorn squash is Arecales and Cucurbitales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.