Plum

Acorn squash

Plum and Acorn squash

Plum

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

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, 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

11.42 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.40 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.92 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 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)

0.42 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 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)

5.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

1.90 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.28 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

157.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.17 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 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

16.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

44.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.02 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

71.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

310.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

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

Pink, Purple, Red

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Grainy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Caucasus

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

In china, plums are used for production of wine.
A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.

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

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United Kingdom

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus domestica

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

Prunus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

P. domestica

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Plum and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Acorn squash with peel is 46.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.