Acorn squash and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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.
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
14.30 g
30
Fiber
1.50 g
31
5.40 g
8
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
8.90 g
30
Protein
0.80 g
37
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
Not Available
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Crispy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Psidium
Species
Pepo
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Acorn squash and Guava
We might think that Acorn squash and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Guava with peel is 40.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Guava 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 Acorn squash and Guava is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
