Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g5.88 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g3.53 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g0.98 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.17
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg3.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.65 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.28 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg2.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg0.30 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.30 mcg3.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-36.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.10 mg6.90 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.18 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg229.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.23 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg9.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg14.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
-7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g92.30 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal25.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal24.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal212.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal24.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal-
49
420
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Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal170.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
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White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central America, North America
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
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
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
China
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Winter Squash
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Solanum
Species
Pepo
S. melongena
Generic Group
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