Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Brown, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Colombia
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. chinensis
Physalis
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Physalis
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Physalis with peel is 60.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gold Kiwi and Physalis is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.