Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects 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
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, 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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Brown, Green
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Green
Yellow
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Frost free, Sunny, 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.'
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Italy
Brazil
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Actinidia
Passiflora
Species
A. deliciosa
P. edulis
Generic Group
Kiwi
Passion Flower
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Passionfruit
We might think that Green Kiwi and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Passionfruit with peel is 61.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Green Kiwi and Passionfruit is Ericales and Malpighiales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.