Gooseberry and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
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), 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.18 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
1.50 g
31
Sugar
Not Available
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.88 g
31
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg
15
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg
33
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg
21
Not Available
Fat
0.58 g
15
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
198.00 mg
36
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.31 mg
34
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.14 mg
23
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
271.00 mg
6
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
87.87 g
22
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.49 g
27
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
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
73.00 kcal
14
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Winter
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Fibrous
Taste
Astringent
Sweetish
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Germany
China
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
Top Importer
Not Available
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Cucurbitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ribes
Cucurbita
Species
R. uva-crispa
Pepo
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
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.
