Kumquat and Acorn squash
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.90 g
21
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
6.50 g
6
1.50 g
31
Sugar
9.36 g
25
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.88 g
11
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Choline
8.40 mg
10
Not Available
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
263.00 mg
25
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
89.70 g
13
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweetish
Origin
China
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.8-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cucurbita
Species
C. japonica
Pepo
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Kumquat and Acorn squash
We might think that Kumquat and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Acorn squash with peel is 71.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Acorn squash 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 Kumquat and Acorn squash is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
