Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
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, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored 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
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Brown, Green
Magenta, Pink
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Bland
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
NA
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.'
NA
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Hylocereus
Species
A. deliciosa
H. undatus
Generic Group
Kiwi
Cactus
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Dragonfruit
We might think that Green Kiwi and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Dragonfruit with peel is 61.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Dragonfruit 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 Green Kiwi and Dragonfruit is Ericales and Caryophyllales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.