Honeydew

Acorn squash

Honeydew and Acorn squash

Honeydew

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, 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

Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing

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

9.09 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.80 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.12 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.54 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)

3.00 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)

0.01 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.14 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

228.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.17 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

18.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.09 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.02 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.70 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

33.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

26.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.82 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.41 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

36.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

268.00 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

50.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh

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, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

France

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
90% of a honeydew is water.
In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

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

Cucumis melo

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

C. melo

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Honeydew and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew 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 Honeydew and Acorn squash is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.