Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, 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
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
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, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Lactating Women
Not Available
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)
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Black, Red
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Magenta
Green
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.'
Top Producer
United States of America
Italy
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Adoxaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
S. nigra
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Moschatel
Kiwi
Difference Between Elderberry and Green Kiwi
We might think that Elderberry and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Green Kiwi with peel is 73.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Green Kiwi is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.