Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
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, 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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Brown, Green
Purple
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
NA
Origin
China
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
NA
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.'
NA
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Green Kiwi and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 61.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Ericales and Malpighiales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.