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Green Kiwi and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair

Allergy

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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

14.66 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.00 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.99 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.14 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

4.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.34 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.18 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

25.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

92.70 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.46 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

40.30 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

122.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.80 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.52 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

312.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.31 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

34.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

17.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.14 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

34.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

42.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

246.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

15.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.07 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.61 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

61.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

61.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

352.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

105.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

61.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

345.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tropical
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Brown, Green
Red

Inside Color

Green
Red

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Sour, Tart

Origin

China
Europe

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny
Cold

Facts

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.'
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Italy
Russia

Other Countries

Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

New Zealand
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Actinidia deliciosa
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Actinidia deliciosa
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Saxifragales

Family

Actinidiaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Actinidia
Ribes

Species

A. deliciosa
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Kiwi
Saxifrage

Difference Between Green Kiwi and Red Currant

We might think that Green Kiwi and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Red Currant with peel is 61.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 61.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.