Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Green
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
China
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- 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
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. maxima
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Pomelo and Green Kiwi
We might think that Pomelo and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Green Kiwi with peel is 38.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Green Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.