Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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.
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
China
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, 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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Actinidia
Species
Pepo
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Kiwi
Difference Between Acorn squash and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Acorn squash and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Gold Kiwi with peel is 40.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Gold Kiwi belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Gold Kiwi is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.