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Ugli fruit and Acorn squash

Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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)
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

11.00 g10.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g1.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-245.10 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

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

-0.00 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

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

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

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

0.20 mcg0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-135.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg8.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg263.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg26.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 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

15.00 mg22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg13.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g89.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

43.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry

Season

Dry
Winter

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Sweetish

Origin

Jamaica
Central America, North America

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-65.8-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
  • 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

Jamaica
China

Other Countries

United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
Costa Rica

Top Exporter

Jamaica
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucurbita

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
Pepo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Ugli fruit and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Acorn squash with peel is 45.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Acorn squash is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.