Nectarine

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

10.60 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.70 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.90 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.13 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

5.40 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.77 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.20 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

130.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.20 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.32 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

201.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.17 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.09 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

2.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

111.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.60 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

44.00 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

259.00 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

70.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

175.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

333.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo

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

Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

China

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.

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

Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus persica

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

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

P. persica

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Nectarine and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine 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, Nectarine 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 Nectarine and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.