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Gold Kiwi and Red Currant


Red Currant and Gold Kiwi


Benefits

Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases  
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss  
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones  

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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff  
Protects 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  
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
14.23 g  
31
13.80 g  
34

Fiber
2.00 g  
26
4.30 g  
13

Sugar
10.98 g  
18
7.37 g  
40

Protein
1.23 g  
18
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
18
0.10  
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
4.00 mcg  
31
2.00 mcg  
33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
35
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
21
0.05 mg  
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.50 mg  
4
0.06 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
30
0.07 mg  
24

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
34.00 mcg  
7
8.00 mcg  
27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
105.40 mg  
4
41.00 mg  
20

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.49 mg  
5
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.50 mcg  
13
11.00 mcg  
8

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
114.00 mcg  
13
47.00 mcg  
22

Choline
5.00 mg  
25
7.60 mg  
13

Fat
0.56 g  
16
0.20 g  
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
316.00 mg  
17
275.00 mg  
22

Iron
0.29 mg  
36
1.00 mg  
13

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
20.00 mg  
22
33.00 mg  
13

Magnesium
14.00 mg  
20
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.23 mg  
12

Phosphorus
29.00 mg  
18
44.00 mg  
7

Manganese
0.06 mg  
99+
0.19 mg  
20

Copper
0.15 mg  
12
0.11 mg  
20

Selenium
3.10 mcg  
3
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
163.00 mg  
3
35.00 mg  
20

Omega 6s
122.00 mg  
16
53.00 mg  
31

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
83.22 g  
99+
83.95 g  
99+

Ash
0.76 g  
14
0.66 g  
17

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal  
18
56.00 kcal  
20

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
308.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Canned Form
105.00 kcal  
6
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal  
21
70.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal  
20
165.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Pie
345.00 kcal  
10
260.00 kcal  
32

Characteristics

Type
Tropical  
Berry  

Season
Spring, Summer, Winter  
Summer  

Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan  
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Brown, Yellow  
Red  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Red  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Succulent  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sour, Tart  

Origin
China  
Europe  

Grows on
Vines  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
Moist, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5-6.5  
6-7  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny  
Cold  

Facts

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.
  
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Italy  
Russia  

Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America  
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Germany  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
Russia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis  
Ribes rubrum  

Synonym
Not Available  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Ericales  
Saxifragales  

Family
Actinidiaceae  
Grossulariaceae  

Genus
Actinidia  
Ribes  

Species
A. chinensis  
R. rubrum  

Generic Group
Kiwi  
Saxifrage  

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Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Red Currant

We might think that Gold Kiwi and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Red Currant with peel is 60.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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