Nectarine and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.60 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
1.70 g
29
1.50 g
31
Sugar
7.90 g
37
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg
6
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
35
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg
14
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg
8
Not Available
Choline
6.20 mg
18
Not Available
Fat
0.32 g
26
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg
35
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
111.00 mg
17
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
87.60 g
24
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
26
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
30
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Summer
Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
China
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
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
Top Importer
Germany
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cucurbita
Species
P. persica
Pepo
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
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.
