Physalis and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Unknown
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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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), 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
13.30 g
36
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.50 g
31
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
Not Available
Choline
2.00 mg
30
Not Available
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
263.00 mg
25
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
Not Available
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
Not Available
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
NA
Sweetish
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Bushes
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Colombia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Physalis
Cucurbita
Species
Physalis
Pepo
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Physalis and Acorn squash
We might think that Physalis and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Acorn squash with peel is 77.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Acorn squash belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Acorn squash is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
