Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny 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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Brown, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Green
Orange
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, 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.'
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
C. japonica
Generic Group
Kiwi
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Kumquat
We might think that Green Kiwi and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Kumquat with peel is 61.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.