Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier 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
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Brown, Green
Black, Red
Inside Color
Green
Magenta
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
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.'
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
Italy
United States of America
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
S. nigra
Generic Group
Kiwi
Moschatel
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Elderberry
We might think that Green Kiwi and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Elderberry with peel is 61.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.