Pink Grapefruit and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
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, 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
10.70 g
99+
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
1.60 g
30
1.50 g
31
Sugar
6.90 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg
10
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
29
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
19
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
34
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg
22
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg
27
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg
5
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg
35
Not Available
Choline
7.70 mg
12
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
22.00 mg
20
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.03 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg
31
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
29.00 mg
99+
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
88.06 g
20
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.36 g
35
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
42.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Pink, Red
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Pink
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweetish
Origin
Barbados
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-8
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
- 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
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Japan
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
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
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cucurbita
Species
C. × paradisi
Pepo
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Acorn squash
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit and Acorn squash is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
