Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
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
  
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, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair
  
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, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Not Available
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
352.00 kcal
  
10
340.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
  
20
280.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Pie
345.00 kcal
  
10
310.00 kcal
  
16
Type
Tropical
  
Berry
  
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Autumn
  
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
  
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Brown, Yellow
  
Black, Red
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Magenta
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Juicy, Sweet
  
Origin
China
  
Europe
  
Grows on
Vines
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
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.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Italy
  
United States of America
  
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
  
Colombia, India, Mexico
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
New Zealand
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
  
Sambucus nigra
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Asteridae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Adoxaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Sambucus
  
Species
A. chinensis
  
S. nigra
  
Generic Group
Kiwi
  
Moschatel
  
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Elderberry
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Elderberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.