Dragonfruit and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
NA
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
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
14.00 g
32
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
1.00 g
36
1.50 g
31
Sugar
8.00 g
36
0.00 g
99+
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
Not Available
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
Not Available
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
Not Available
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
31
Copper
Not Available
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
Not Available
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
87.00 g
27
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early fall, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Magenta, Pink
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
Taste
Bland
Sweetish
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Vietnam
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Cucurbita
Species
H. undatus
Pepo
Generic Group
Cactus
Not Available
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Acorn squash
We might think that Dragonfruit and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Acorn squash with peel is 60.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Acorn squash belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Acorn squash is Caryophyllales and Cucurbitales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
