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Acorn squash and Green Kiwi


Green Kiwi and Acorn squash


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar   
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, 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
  
  

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   

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.   
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
10.40 g   
99+
14.66 g   
28

Fiber
1.50 g   
31
3.00 g   
20

Sugar
0.00 g   
99+
8.99 g   
29

Protein
0.80 g   
37
1.14 g   
20

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
19
0.07   
20

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg   
2
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg   
7
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg   
30
0.34 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.18 mg   
36

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.06 mg   
27

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg   
24
25.00 mcg   
9

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg   
99+
92.70 mg   
5

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
1.46 mg   
6

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
40.30 mcg   
1

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
122.00 mcg   
11

Choline
Not Available   
7.80 mg   
11

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.52 g   
17

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
263.00 mg   
25
312.00 mg   
18

Iron
0.60 mg   
21
0.31 mg   
34

Sodium
3.00 mg   
17
3.00 mg   
17

Calcium
26.00 mg   
17
34.00 mg   
12

Magnesium
26.00 mg   
8
17.00 mg   
17

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.14 mg   
19

Phosphorus
27.00 mg   
19
34.00 mg   
15

Manganese
0.10 mg   
31
0.10 mg   
32

Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.13 mg   
14

Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
0.20 mcg   
15

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg   
24
42.00 mg   
19

Omega 6s
13.00 mg   
99+
246.00 mg   
8

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
89.70 g   
13
83.07 g   
99+

Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.61 g   
19

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal   
31
61.00 kcal   
17

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
352.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal   
22
105.00 kcal   
6

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal   
31
61.00 kcal   
21

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
245.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal   
99+
345.00 kcal   
10

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Tropical   

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   
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green   
Brown, Green   

Inside Color
Yellow   
Green   

Shape
Round   
Oval   

Texture
Fibrous   
Succulent   

Taste
Sweetish   
Sour-Sweet, Tangy   

Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown   
China   

Grows on
Vines   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.8-6.8   
5.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny   
Cold, Sunny   

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.
  
  • The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
  • Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
  • Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Italy   

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo   
Actinidia deliciosa   

Synonym
Winter Squash   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Ericales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Actinidiaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Actinidia   

Species
Pepo   
A. deliciosa   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Kiwi   

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Difference Between Acorn squash and Green Kiwi

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Green Kiwi with peel is 40.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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