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