Quince and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
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
NA
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
1.90 g
27
1.50 g
31
Sugar
Not Available
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
6.50 mg
99+
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.70 mg
17
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
14
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Winter
Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Fibrous
Taste
Tart
Sweetish
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Argentina
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Cucurbita
Species
C. oblonga
Pepo
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
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 and 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.
