Kiwi fruit has been named on a bird of new Zealand “kiwi”. In different regions of Europe, North America and South America, people call it just kiwi. Its peel is hairy and brown having green flesh with white pulp in center wrapped up by black seeds. It is sweet by taste and texture is similar to banana, pineapple and strawberry. Chinese are fond of it and call it “macaque peach”. Amount of potassium is equal in banana and kiwi, also kiwi contains 1.5 times DRI for vitamin C. apart from above mentioned nutrients, it has vitamin A and E. smashing seeds will get you its oil.
It protects our body from free radicals. It helps to control cardiovascular problems, cancer and obesity. Those people who are suffering from diabetes can get relieve from taking this fruit. People must beware that kiwi contains an enzyme “actinidin” that causes allergy to some people
Kiwifruit Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 1
Weight 76g
Energy 46kcal
Energy 194kj
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 11g
Total Sugar 7g
Total Dietary Fiber 2.3g
Total Fat tr g
Calcium 26mg
Iron 0.2mg
Sodium 2mg
Potassium 237mg
Magnesium 13mg
Phosphorus 26mg
Vitamin A 3RAE
Beta-carotene 40mcg
Lycopene 0mcg
Folate 19DFE
Vitamin C 70mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg