Acorn squash

American Persimmon

Acorn squash and American Persimmon

Acorn squash

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

Along with 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.86.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 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.

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Winter Squash

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Diospyros

7.10 Species

Pepo

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Acorn squash and American Persimmon

We might think that Acorn squash and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and American Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and American Persimmon with peel is 40.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and American Persimmon is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.