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Watermelon and Acorn squash

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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

7.55 g10.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.40 g1.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.20 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.61 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

0.18 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)

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

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

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

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

0.10 mcg0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg135.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

4.10 mg8.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.15 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg263.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.24 mg0.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

7.00 mg26.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg26.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 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

0.40 mcg0.40 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

50.00 mg13.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

91.45 g89.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.25 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

30.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 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

30.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon
Berry

Season

Summer
Winter

Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

Seedless Variety

Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color

Red
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Sweetish

Origin

Southern Africa
Central America, North America

Grows on

Vines
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85.8-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
  • 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

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
Costa Rica

Top Exporter

China
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus
Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris
Winter Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrullus
Cucurbita

Species

C. lanatus
Pepo

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Watermelon and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Acorn squash with peel is 30.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Acorn squash is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.