Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
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, Reduces wrinkles
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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
-
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Brown, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Origin
China
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Japan
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Actinidia chinensis
Diospyros kaki
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Diospyros
Species
A. chinensis
D. kaki
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 60.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 61.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.