Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g1.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g6.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g0.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g2.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.24
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg7.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.10 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg1.70 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg1.40 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.30 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA2.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA21.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA271.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA14.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g14.70 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg485.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.50 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg7.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg12.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg29.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.60 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg52.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.20 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg236.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg1,689.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA87.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g73.20 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g1.60 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal160.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal172.40 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal686.40 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA306.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA222.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA288.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Dark green
Inside Color
Not Available
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Buttery
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Soil pH
5-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
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
Mexico
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Persea Americana
Synonym
Winter Squash
Persea Gratissima
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Laurales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Persea
Species
Pepo
P. Americana
Generic Group
Not Available
Laurel