Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, 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
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Brown, Green
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Green
Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
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.'
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Actinidia deliciosa
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Actinidia
Species
A. deliciosa
A. chinensis
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Green Kiwi and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Gold Kiwi with peel is 61.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 61.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.