Olive and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
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
3.84 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
3.30 g
18
1.50 g
31
Sugar
0.54 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.03 g
24
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.26
3
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg
20
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
37
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg
1
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg
28
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg
2
Not Available
Choline
14.20 mg
1
Not Available
Fat
15.32 g
2
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.49 mg
25
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1,556.00 mg
1
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
52.00 mg
5
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
4.00 mg
99+
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.12 mg
16
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.90 mcg
8
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg
8
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg
2
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
75.28 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
4.53 g
2
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal
5
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
467.00 kcal
4
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
119.00 kcal
4
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
Taste
Bitter
Sweetish
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
7-8
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
- 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
Spain
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Italy
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
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
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Olea
Cucurbita
Species
O. europaea
Pepo
Generic Group
Olive
Not Available
Difference Between Olive and Acorn squash
We might think that Olive and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Acorn squash with peel is 115.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Acorn squash belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Acorn squash is Lamiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
