Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Regulates hair growth
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 g15.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g1.90 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g8.10 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg2.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.08 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg15.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.30 mcg0.10 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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0
834
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Choline
6.10 mg8.40 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg197.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.70 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg4.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg11.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg17.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.13 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg49.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
-12.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g83.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal57.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal57.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal320.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Winter
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
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White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweetish
Tart
Origin
Central America, North America
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
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
Turkey
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Argentina
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Winter Squash
C. vulgaris
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cydonia
Species
Pepo
C. oblonga
Generic Group
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Rose