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Fig and Acorn squash


Fig
Acorn squash and Fig


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar   

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid   

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands   
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Diarrhoea, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, 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.   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
19.20 g   
13
10.40 g   
99+

Fiber
2.90 g   
21
1.50 g   
31

Sugar
16.30 g   
5
0.00 g   
99+

Protein
0.80 g   
37
0.80 g   
37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
24
0.08   
19

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg   
29
245.10 mcg   
2

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg   
15
0.10 mg   
7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg   
36
0.50 mg   
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.30 mg   
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg   
12
0.10 mg   
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
11.00 mcg   
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg   
99+
6.50 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg   
36
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg   
15
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg   
32
Not Available   

Choline
4.70 mg   
26
Not Available   

Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.10 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
232.00 mg   
30
263.00 mg   
25

Iron
0.37 mg   
30
0.60 mg   
21

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
3.00 mg   
17

Calcium
35.00 mg   
11
26.00 mg   
17

Magnesium
17.00 mg   
17
26.00 mg   
8

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
14.00 mg   
32
27.00 mg   
19

Manganese
0.13 mg   
25
0.10 mg   
31

Copper
0.07 mg   
32
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
0.20 mcg   
15
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
22.00 mg   
24

Omega 6s
144.00 mg   
14
13.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
31.00 mg   
4
Not Available   

Water Content
79.11 g   
99+
89.70 g   
13

Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.80 g   
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal   
10
40.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal   
9
39.00 kcal   
23

Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal   
30
56.00 kcal   
40

Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal   
15
40.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal   
19
47.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal   
5
200.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal   
1
200.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Berry   

Season
Summer, Winter   
Winter   

Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig   
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Green, Purple, Red   
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green   

Inside Color
Pink   
Yellow   

Shape
Conical   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Fibrous   

Taste
Sweet   
Sweetish   

Origin
Western Asia   
Central America, North America, Unknown   

Grows on
Trees   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5-7   
5.8-6.8   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm   
Cold, Sunny   

Facts

Facts about
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
  
  • 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
Turkey   
China   

Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America   
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America   

Top Importer
France   
Costa Rica   

Top Exporter
Turkey   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ficus carica   
Cucurbita Pepo   

Synonym
Not Available   
Winter Squash   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Alismidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Rosales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Moraceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Ficus   
Cucurbita   

Species
Ficus carica   
Pepo   

Generic Group
Mulberry   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Fig and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Acorn squash with peel is 74.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig 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 Fig and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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