Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
  
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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
352.00 kcal
  
10
105.00 kcal
  
39
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
  
20
120.00 kcal
  
36
Calories in Pie
345.00 kcal
  
10
269.00 kcal
  
30
Type
Tropical
  
Berry, Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Brown, Yellow
  
Green, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Curving Cylinder
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
China
  
Papua New Guinea
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
5.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- 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.
  
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Italy
  
India
  
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
  
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
New Zealand
  
Ecuador
  
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
  
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Liliidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Musaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Musa
  
Species
A. chinensis
  
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
  
Generic Group
Kiwi
  
Banana
  
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Banana
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Banana with peel is 60.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gold Kiwi and Banana is Ericales and Zingiberales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.