Elderberry and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
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
18.40 g
16
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
7.00 g
4
1.50 g
31
Sugar
Not Available
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.66 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
17
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
11
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
16
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.23 mg
6
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.00 mg
23
6.50 mg
99+
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
280.00 mg
21
263.00 mg
25
Iron
1.60 mg
8
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
6.00 mg
14
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
38.00 mg
9
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
5.00 mg
30
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
85.00 mg
9
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
162.00 mg
12
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
79.80 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.60 g
20
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal
11
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
340.00 kcal
12
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal
4
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal
12
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn
Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Red
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Europe
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Cucurbitales
Family
Adoxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Cucurbita
Species
S. nigra
Pepo
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Acorn squash
We might think that Elderberry and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Acorn squash with peel is 73.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Acorn squash is Dipsacales and Cucurbitales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
