Feijoa and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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., 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
12.92 g
38
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
1.50 g
31
Sugar
8.20 g
33
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
Not Available
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
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
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
- 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
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Acca
Cucurbita
Species
A. sellowiana
Pepo
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Feijoa and Acorn squash
We might think that Feijoa and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Acorn squash with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa 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 Feijoa and Acorn squash is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
