Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, 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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Brown, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
China
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
Italy
New Zealand
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
New Zealand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
A. chinensis
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Kiwi
Myrtle
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Feijoa
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Feijoa with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Feijoa belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gold Kiwi and Feijoa is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.