Pumpkin

Acorn squash

Pumpkin and Acorn squash

Pumpkin

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

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

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

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

Along with meal, 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

6.50 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 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

0.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 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

82.22 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

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

34.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

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

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Acorn squash with peel is 26.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin and Acorn squash is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.