Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
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, Heals sunburn, 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
Nausea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Brown, Green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Green
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
Top Producer
Italy
Taiwan
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
A. carambola
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Carambola
We might think that Green Kiwi and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Carambola with peel is 61.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Green Kiwi and Carambola is Ericales and Oxalidales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.