Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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
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)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g12.92 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g6.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g8.20 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
0.080.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.30 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.23 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg32.90 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg0.16 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 mcg5.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-27.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.10 mg0.00 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.60 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg172.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.14 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg17.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg19.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg58.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg214.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
-20.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g83.28 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal55.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal747.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal55.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green
Inside Color
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White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
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
New Zealand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
UAE
China
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Winter Squash
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Acca
Species
Pepo
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
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Myrtle