Passionfruit and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
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, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
23.40 g
9
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
10.40 g
1
1.50 g
31
Sugar
11.20 g
16
0.00 g
99+
Protein
2.20 g
9
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
64.00 mcg
9
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
6
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.50 mg
4
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
30.00 mg
28
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg
30
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.70 g
10
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
348.00 mg
13
263.00 mg
25
Iron
1.60 mg
8
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
28.00 mg
2
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
29.00 mg
6
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
68.00 mg
3
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
410.00 mg
3
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
72.93 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.80 g
13
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
97.00 kcal
5
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
410.00 kcal
5
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
110.00 kcal
5
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
51.00 kcal
29
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
330.00 kcal
7
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Purple, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweetish
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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
Brazil
China
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Brazil
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Ecuador
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Passifloraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Passiflora
Cucurbita
Species
P. edulis
Pepo
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Not Available
Difference Between Passionfruit and Acorn squash
We might think that Passionfruit and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit and Acorn squash is Malpighiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
