Pomegranate

Acorn squash

Pomegranate and Acorn squash

Pomegranate

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Itching

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

18.70 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.00 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

13.67 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.67 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

1.17 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

236.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.35 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

36.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.50 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

79.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

77.93 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.53 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

83.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal56.00 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

60.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

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

Dark red, Light pink-red

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

India, Iran

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

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

Iran

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

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

India

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Punica granatum

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Punica malus

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

Myrtales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Lythraceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Punica

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

P. granatum

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Pomegranate

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Difference Between Pomegranate and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and Acorn squash is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.