Papaya and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
No
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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
10.82 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
1.70 g
29
1.50 g
31
Sugar
7.82 g
39
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.50 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg
13
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
36
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg
40
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
33
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg
11
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg
23
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
Not Available
Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg
4
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Choline
6.10 mg
19
Not Available
Fat
0.26 g
30
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
182.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.25 mg
40
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
8.00 mg
11
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
21.00 mg
12
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.08 mg
25
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
10.00 mg
37
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
11.00 mg
99+
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
88.00 g
21
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.60 g
20
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcal
22
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
28
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal
24
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal
99+
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Melon, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
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, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
Taste
Luscious, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-8
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
- 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
No
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Carica papaya
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Caricaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Carica
Cucurbita
Species
C. papaya
Pepo
Generic Group
Papaya
Not Available
Difference Between Papaya and Acorn squash
We might think that Papaya and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya 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 Papaya and Acorn squash is Brassicales and Cucurbitales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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