Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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 rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
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, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Brown, Green
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.'
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
India
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Lythraceae
Species
A. deliciosa
P. granatum
Generic Group
Kiwi
Pomegranate
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Pomegranate
We might think that Green Kiwi and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Pomegranate with peel is 61.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.