Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Not Available
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Not Available
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Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central America, North America, Unknown
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
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.
- 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.
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Winter Squash
Winter Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Generic Group
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Difference Between Sapota and Sapota
We might think that Sapota and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Sapota with peel is 40.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sapota and Sapota belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Sapota and Sapota is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.