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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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

11.75 g10.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g1.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.35 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.94 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.09 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.28 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.25 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.20 mg6.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.18 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg135.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg8.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.12 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

181.00 mg263.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.10 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

40.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg26.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

7.00 mg22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

18.00 mg13.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.75 g89.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

45.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

45.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

333.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry

Season

Winter
Winter

Varieties

Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

Orange
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweetish

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Central America, North America

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.8-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot
Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Brazil
China

Other Countries

China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, 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

Citrus sinensis
Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucurbita

Species

C. × sinensis
Pepo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Orange and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Acorn squash with peel is 63.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Acorn squash is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.