Longan

Acorn squash

Longan and Acorn squash

Longan

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

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

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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

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

15.00 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 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)

0.00 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)

0.50 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA

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

0.40 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 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

0.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 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

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

NA200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

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

Rusty brown

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

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

Thailand

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

D. longan

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Longan and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Acorn squash with peel is 83.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan 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 Longan and Acorn squash is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.