Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
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, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Brown, Green
Yellow
Inside Color
Green
Yellow
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Central America, South America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Hot, 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.'
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
Italy
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Actinidia deliciosa
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
A. comosus
Generic Group
Kiwi
Pineapple
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Pineapple
We might think that Green Kiwi and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Pineapple with peel is 61.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 61.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Ericales and Poales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.