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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
352.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
245.00 kcal
  
20
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
  
99+
345.00 kcal
  
10
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
  
Actinidia deliciosa
  
Synonym
Winter Squash
  
Not Available
  
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
  
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.