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Gooseberry and Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

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

1.5 Side Effects

Gastric irritation

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.18 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.88 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 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)

0.29 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)

6.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.58 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

198.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.31 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

25.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.14 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

46.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

271.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.87 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.49 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 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

73.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

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, Purple, Red, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Astringent

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Not Available

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Ribes grossularia

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

R. uva-crispa

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Acorn squash with peel is 44.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Acorn squash is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.