Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Unknown
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweetish
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Unknown
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Costa Rica
Singapore
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Winter Squash
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Nephelium
Species
Pepo
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Acorn squash and Rambutan
We might think that Acorn squash and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Rambutan with peel is 40.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Rambutan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Rambutan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.