Acorn squash and Carambola
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
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
2.80 g
22
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
3.98 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal
40
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
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
No
No
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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Oxalidales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Averrhoa
Species
Pepo
A. carambola
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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.
