Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
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, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
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
Not Available
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Brown, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold
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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Chile
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Vaccinium
Species
A. chinensis
Vaccinium myrtillus
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Bilberry
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Bilberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Bilberry 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 Gold Kiwi and Bilberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.