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Tangerine and Acorn squash

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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

13.34 g10.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.80 g1.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

10.58 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.81 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

34.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.38 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.70 mg6.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

138.00 mcg135.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

10.20 mg8.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.31 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

166.00 mg263.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

37.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg26.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

20.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

18.00 mg22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

48.00 mg13.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

85.17 g89.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

53.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

50.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

370.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry

Season

Winter
Winter

Varieties

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

Orange
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweetish

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Central America, North America

Grows on

-
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.55.8-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
  • Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
  • Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

China
Costa Rica

Top Exporter

Spain
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata
Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucurbita

Species

C. reticulata
Pepo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Tangerine and Acorn squash

We might think that Tangerine and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Acorn squash is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Acorn squash with peel is 53.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine 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 Tangerine and Acorn squash is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.