Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
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 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
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Not Available
No
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Not Available
Green
Taste
Sweetish
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
China
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
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.'
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
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 Sapota and Green Kiwi
We might think that Sapota and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota 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, Sapota and Green Kiwi belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Sapota and Green Kiwi is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Sapota 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.