1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Any time except an hour after meal
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.12.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
1.12.5 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.12.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.12.7 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.12.8 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
1.12.9 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.12.10 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.12.11 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.12.12 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.12.13 Lycopene
1.12.14 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
1.12.15 Choline
1.13 Fat
1.14 Minerals
1.14.1 Potassium
263.00 mg749.00 mg
42
840
1.14.2 Iron
1.14.3 Sodium
1.14.4 Calcium
1.14.5 Magnesium
1.14.6 Zinc
1.14.7 Phosphorus
1.14.8 Manganese
1.14.9 Copper
1.14.10 Selenium
1.15 Fatty Acids
1.15.1 Omega 3s
1.15.2 Omega 6s
1.16 Sterol
1.16.1 Phytosterol
1.17 Water Content
1.18 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal299.00 kcal
15
299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
3.4 Seedless Variety
Not Available
Not Available
3.5 Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central Europe, Western Asia
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
4 Facts
4.1 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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
China
United States of America
4.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
4.3.3 Top Importer
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Vitis Vinifera
5.2 Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
6.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Not Available
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
6.11 Generic Group