Acorn squash

Carambola

Acorn squash and Carambola

Acorn squash

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Nausea, Vomiting

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.

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.40 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.50 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

263.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.60 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

26.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

26.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

13.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.70 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal31.00 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 kcal300.00 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 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.8-6.84.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

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

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Costa Rica

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Averrhoa carambola

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

Pepo

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Carambola with peel is 40.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Carambola 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 Carambola is Cucurbitales and Oxalidales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.