Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
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
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Brown, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Spain
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
A. chinensis
C. sativus
Generic Group
Kiwi
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Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Cucumber
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Cucumber with peel is 60.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.