Eggplant

Acorn squash

Eggplant and Acorn squash

Eggplant

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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, 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

5.88 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.00 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.53 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.90 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.18 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

229.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.23 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

14.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.08 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

13.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

63.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

92.30 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 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

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

30.00 kcal47.00 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, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

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, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

India

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Bushes

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

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

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Solanales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Solanaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Solanum

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

S. melongena

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Eggplant and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Acorn squash with peel is 25.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Acorn squash belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Acorn squash is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.