Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
May interact with some drugs
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 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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
No Types
Color
Brown, Green
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Green
Orange
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Slightly bitter, Tart
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Hot
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.'
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Gojiberry
We might think that Green Kiwi and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Gojiberry with peel is 61.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.