Acorn squash and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g
99+
15.90 g
21
Fiber
1.50 g
31
6.50 g
6
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
9.36 g
25
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
19
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg
2
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg
24
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
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
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
Not Available
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg
25
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.60 mg
21
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
26.00 mg
17
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
26.00 mg
8
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
13.00 mg
99+
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
89.70 g
13
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal
31
71.00 kcal
12
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Warm
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 entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Winter Squash
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Citrus
Species
Pepo
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Acorn squash and Kumquat
We might think that Acorn squash and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Kumquat with peel is 40.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
