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
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Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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, 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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g10.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.90 g1.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.10 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 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)
2.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.00 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 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)
3.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg6.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg0.30 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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0
834
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Choline
8.40 mg6.10 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg263.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.70 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
4.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
11.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg26.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
17.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.13 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
49.00 mg13.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg-
0
87
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Water Content
83.80 g89.70 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
57.00 kcal83.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
57.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal83.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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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
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Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
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Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Sweetish
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Central America, North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-75-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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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
UAE
Top Exporter
Argentina
India
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Winter Squash
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
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