Watermelon

Acorn squash

Watermelon and Acorn squash

Watermelon

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

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

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

7.55 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.40 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.20 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.61 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

4,532.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.10 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.15 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

112.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.24 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

7.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

50.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

2.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.45 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.25 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Winter

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Southern Africa

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrullus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

C. lanatus

Pepo

7.11 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 Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available 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.