Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
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, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Brown, Green
Green, Purple, Red
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Sweet
Origin
China
Western Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Dry, Warm
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.'
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Top Producer
Italy
Turkey
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Turkey
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Moraceae
Species
A. deliciosa
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Kiwi
Mulberry
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Fig
We might think that Green Kiwi and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Fig with peel is 61.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Fig 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 Fig is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.