Quince

Acorn squash

Quince and Acorn squash

Quince

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

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

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

15.30 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.90 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.40 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 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)

0.20 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

197.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.70 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

4.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

11.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.13 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 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

49.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.80 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

57.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

320.00 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

50.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

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

Green, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Tart

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

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

Turkey

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

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

Argentina

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

C. vulgaris

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

Cydonia

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

C. oblonga

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Quince and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Acorn squash with peel is 57.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince 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 Quince and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.