Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
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, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
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, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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, 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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Brown, Yellow
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Punica malus
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Lythraceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
P. granatum
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Kiwi
Difference Between Pomegranate and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Pomegranate and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Gold Kiwi with peel is 83.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Gold Kiwi belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Gold Kiwi is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.