Purple Mangosteen

Acorn squash

Purple Mangosteen and Acorn squash

Purple Mangosteen

Acorn squash

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.60 g10.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.30 g1.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.60 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.08

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

10.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.03 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.03 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.20 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.21 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-135.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg8.50 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

48.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

7.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.49 mg26.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.90 mg26.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.21 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-22.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

10.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.00 g89.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.70 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal39.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

316.00 kcal56.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal47.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Winter

Varieties

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

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Color

Purple

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

Taste

Sweetish

Origin

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Central America, North America

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-65.8-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

Top Exporter

Thailand

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia mangostana

Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Garcinia mangostana

Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Malpighiales

Cucurbitales

Family

Clusiaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Cucurbita

Species

G. mangostana

Pepo

Generic Group

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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Acorn squash with peel is 63.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Acorn squash is Malpighiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.