Acorn squash and Carambola

Acorn squash

Carambola

Carambola and Acorn squash

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.40 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

1.50 g

2.80 g

Sugar

0.00 g

99+

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.80 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.08

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Not Available

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Not Available

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

Not Available

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Not Available

66.00 mcg

Choline

Not Available

7.60 mg

Fat

0.10 g

99+

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.60 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

3.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

26.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

26.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

27.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.10 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.10 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.40 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

13.00 mg

99+

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

89.70 g

91.38 g

Ash

0.80 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal

99+

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Fibrous

Crispy

Taste

Sweetish

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Vines

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.8

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

Taiwan

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

Costa Rica

Europe

Top Exporter

United States of America

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Winter Squash

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Oxalidales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Averrhoa

Species

Pepo

A. carambola

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.