Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
NA
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 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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Purple
Brown, Green
Taste
NA
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
China
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Clusiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
G. mangostana
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Not Available
Kiwi
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Green Kiwi
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Green Kiwi with peel is 63.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Green Kiwi is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.