Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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 Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Brown, Green
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
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.'
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
S. melongena
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Eggplant
We might think that Green Kiwi and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Eggplant with peel is 61.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.