Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, 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
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
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
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
S. melongena
A. chinensis
Difference Between Eggplant and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Eggplant and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Gold Kiwi with peel is 25.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Gold 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 Eggplant and Gold Kiwi is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.