Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
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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
15.70 g10.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g1.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.70 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 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)
0.07 mg0.00 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg6.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg-
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg6.10 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg263.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.90 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
20.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg26.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
1.00 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 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
0.00 mg13.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg-
0
87
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Water Content
79.50 g89.70 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
68.00 kcal83.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal83.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
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
Coral red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
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Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
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Central America, North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
UAE
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Rambota
Winter Squash
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Cucurbita
Species
N. lappaceum
Pepo
Generic Group
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