Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
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
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Green, Yellow
Brown, Green
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- 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.'
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Annonaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
A. cherimola
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Cherimoya and Green Kiwi
We might think that Cherimoya and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Green Kiwi with peel is 75.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Green Kiwi 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 Cherimoya and Green Kiwi is Magnoliales and Ericales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.