Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Purple
Green
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
North America
China
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- 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.'
Top Producer
United States of America
Italy
Other Countries
Canada
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ericaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Actinidia
Species
G. brachycera
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Huckleberry and Green Kiwi
We might think that Huckleberry and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Green Kiwi with peel is 37.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Green Kiwi 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 Huckleberry and Green Kiwi is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.