Benefits
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
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
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Lactating Women
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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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.40 g14.23 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g2.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g10.98 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g1.23 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg4.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg0.28 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.50 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.06 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg34.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg105.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA1.49 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA5.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA114.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA5.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.56 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg316.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.29 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg20.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg14.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg29.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.15 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg3.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg163.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg122.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g83.22 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.76 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal352.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal105.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal61.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal345.00 kcal
80
450
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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
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
China
Grows on
Vines
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.85-6.5
3.5
10
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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 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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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 chinensis
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. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Kiwi