Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, 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, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Brown, Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Green
Orange
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm, Without frosts
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.'
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Carica papaya
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Caricaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
C. papaya
Generic Group
Kiwi
Papaya
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Papaya
We might think that Green Kiwi and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Papaya with peel is 61.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Papaya 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 Papaya is Ericales and Brassicales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.