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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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 g
35
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
1.80 g
28
1.50 g
31
Sugar
10.58 g
19
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.81 g
36
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg
15
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
16
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
26
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg
38
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
28
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
21
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg
34
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg
29
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg
6
Not Available
Choline
10.20 mg
6
Not Available
Fat
0.31 g
27
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
37.00 mg
10
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
20.00 mg
25
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg
26
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
48.00 mg
34
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
85.17 g
37
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal
18
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal
38
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal
8
200.00 kcal
99+
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
No
No
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, Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
5.8-6.8
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
Not Available
No
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
