Feijoa

Acorn squash

Feijoa and Acorn squash

Feijoa

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

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

12.92 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.40 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.20 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

0.050.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.60 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

172.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.14 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

17.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

19.00 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

NA0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

214.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.28 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

NA40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

747.00 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

25.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

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

Green

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

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

New Zealand

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

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

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Acca

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

A. sellowiana

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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Difference Between Feijoa and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa 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 Feijoa and Acorn squash is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.