Pear

Acorn squash

Pear and Acorn squash

Pear

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.23 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.10 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.75 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.36 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.05 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

4.30 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.12 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.40 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

44.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.10 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.14 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

116.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.18 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

1.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

93.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

8.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.96 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.32 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

282.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Summer, Winter

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Pear

Round

4.8 Texture

Grainy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Crunchy, Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

China, Japan

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clayey, Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-7.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Hot, Without frosts

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Pyrus communis

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Pyrus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

P. communis

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Pear and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Acorn squash with peel is 57.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.