Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
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
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
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
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Winter Squash
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Diospyros
Species
Pepo
D. virginiana
Generic Group
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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.