Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, 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
Unknown
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 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
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Green
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
Italy
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Rambota
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Actinidia
Species
N. lappaceum
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Not Available
Kiwi
Difference Between Rambutan and Green Kiwi
We might think that Rambutan and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Green Kiwi with peel is 69.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Green 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 Rambutan and Green Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.