Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Green
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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.'
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
P. domestica
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Plum and Green Kiwi
We might think that Plum and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Green Kiwi with peel is 46.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Green Kiwi is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.