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What is Acorn squash?

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Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits
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
Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

Best Time to Eat
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

Carbs
10.40 g 51

Fiber
1.50 g 31

Sugar
0.00 g 62

Protein
0.80 g 37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08 19

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg 2

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg 7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg 45

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg 30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg 12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg 15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg 24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg 58

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available

Lycopene
Not Available

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available

Choline
Not Available

Fat
0.10 g 43

Minerals

Potassium
263.00 mg 25

Iron
0.60 mg 21

Sodium
3.00 mg 17

Calcium
26.00 mg 17

Magnesium
26.00 mg 8

Zinc
0.10 mg 23

Phosphorus
27.00 mg 19

Manganese
0.10 mg 31

Copper
0.10 mg 22

Selenium
0.40 mcg 13

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
22.00 mg 24

Omega 6s
13.00 mg 52

Sterol

Phytosterol
Not Available

Water Content
89.70 g 13

Ash
0.80 g 13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal 31

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal 23

Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal 40

Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal 22

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal 31

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal 26

Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal 42

Characteristics

Type
Berry

Season
Winter

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

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Inside Color
Yellow

Shape
Round

Texture
Fibrous

Taste
Sweetish

Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown

Grows on
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type
Well-drained

Soil pH
5.8-6.8

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny

Facts

Facts about
  • 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
No

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
China

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

Top Importer
Costa Rica

Top Exporter
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo

Synonym
Winter Squash

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Dillenhidae

Order
Cucurbitales

Family
Cucurbitaceae

Genus
Cucurbita

Species
Pepo

Generic Group
Not Available

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What is Acorn squash Good For?

What is Acorn squash? What is Acorn squash good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Acorn squash fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Acorn squash Benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, arthritis treatment and regulates blood sugar and its general health benefits are: boosts immune system, controls blood sugar levels and digestive aid. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are nourishes skin and protects skin from oxidative stress and hair benefits are prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair and regulates hair growth. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Acorn squash side effects are: diarrhoea and vomiting and its allergy symptoms are asthma, red rash and swelling of mouth, tongue or lips. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Acorn squash.

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