Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.00 g
20
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
2.10 g
25
1.50 g
31
Sugar
12.80 g
13
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.15 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg
31
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
37
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.00 mg
99+
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg
27
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg
16
Not Available
Choline
6.10 mg
19
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
222.00 mg
33
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.36 mg
31
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
21.00 mg
24
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.07 mg
38
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.06 mg
37
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.25 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.48 g
28
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
66.00 kcal
10
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal
12
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal
34
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
410.00 kcal
3
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-8
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Russia
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Poland
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cucurbita
Species
P. avium
Pepo
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash
We might think that Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash with peel is 63.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash 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 Sweet Cherry and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
