Guava and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
14.30 g
30
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
5.40 g
8
1.50 g
31
Sugar
8.90 g
30
0.00 g
99+
Protein
2.50 g
5
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
Not Available
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
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
325.00 kcal
13
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
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, Pink, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweetish
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- 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
India
China
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
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
Psidium
Cucurbita
Species
Psidium guajava
Pepo
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Guava and Acorn squash
We might think that Guava and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Acorn squash with peel is 68.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava 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 Guava and Acorn squash is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
