Honeydew and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
0.80 g
38
1.50 g
31
Sugar
8.12 g
34
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.54 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
89.82 g
12
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
France
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
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
Top Importer
Not Available
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Cucurbita
Species
C. melo
Pepo
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
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.
