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Pumpkin and Acorn squash


Acorn squash and Pumpkin


Benefits

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   

General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid   

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation   
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

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

Allergy
  
  

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   

Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases   
Diarrhoea, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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.   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.50 g   
99+
10.40 g   
99+

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
1.50 g   
31

Sugar
2.76 g   
99+
0.00 g   
99+

Protein
1.00 g   
25
0.80 g   
37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.08   
19

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
426.00 mcg   
1
245.10 mcg   
2

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.10 mg   
7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11 mg   
8
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.50 mg   
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
13
0.30 mg   
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
28
0.10 mg   
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
11.00 mcg   
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg   
99+
6.50 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.44 mg   
20
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.10 mcg   
29
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
Not Available   

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
Not Available   

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.10 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
340.00 mg   
14
263.00 mg   
25

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.60 mg   
21

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
3.00 mg   
17

Calcium
21.00 mg   
21
26.00 mg   
17

Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
26.00 mg   
8

Zinc
0.32 mg   
8
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
27.00 mg   
19

Manganese
0.13 mg   
26
0.10 mg   
31

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
82.22 mg   
10
22.00 mg   
24

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
13.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
94.20 g   
3
89.70 g   
13

Ash
1.40 g   
5
0.80 g   
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
26.00 kcal   
38
40.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal   
23
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
34.00 kcal   
24
40.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
46.00 kcal   
32
47.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
200.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Pie
244.00 kcal   
37
200.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Berry   

Season
All seasons   
Winter   

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   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White   
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fibrous   
Fibrous   

Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet   
Sweetish   

Origin
Mexico   
Central America, North America, Unknown   

Grows on
Vines   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-7.5   
5.8-6.8   

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate   
Cold, Sunny   

Facts

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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
No   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

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   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Costa Rica   

Top Exporter
China   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima   
Cucurbita Pepo   

Synonym
Cucurbita pepo, Squash   
Winter Squash   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Cucurbita   

Species
Cucurbita mixta   
Pepo   

Generic Group
Not Available   
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.

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