Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Color
Green, Red
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweetish
Origin
Western Asia, Central Europe
Central America, North America, Unknown
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
- 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.
Other Countries
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vitis vinifera
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Vitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Vitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
Pepo
Generic Group
Grape
Not Available
Difference Between Grape and Acorn squash
We might think that Grape and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Grape and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Grape and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Grape and Acorn squash with peel is 69.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Grape 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 Grape and Acorn squash is Vitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Grape belongs to Vitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.