Kiwi:
Many old people does not have idea about kiwi.They have a doudt whether kiwi is good for health and what are the benefits of kiwi.So friends let us know what is kiwi actuallt is and how it is helpful for health.
Kiwi fruit is first cultivated in Northern china i.e New zealand in 20th century.Kiwi is first named as berry.When they thought to export kiwi fruit the export charges was more so they changed it as kiwi or the national bird name of new zealand is Kiwi bird which is so small in size.
Kiwi fruit is small in size with sweet and Tangy in taste.It is brown in colour whereas inside it have a green with black seeds.Consuming all fruits and vegetables are having so many health benifits i.e controlling blood pressure,Heartt stroke ,diabetics,Cancer etc.One of such fruit is Kiwi which is high in nutrients (Vitamin C,Vitamin E,Vitamin K,Potassium)and low in calories,low in sodium.Kiwi is grown in different locations based on temperature.
There are different recipies we can make with Kiwi fruit so that we can enjoy the sweet and tangy taste
Nutrients level in Kiwi fruit:
Nutrient DR/DV
1.Vitamin C 85%
2.Vitamin K 31%
3.Copper 10%
4.Fiber 8%
5.Vitamin E 7%
6.Potassium 6%
7.Manganese 4%
8.Foilate 4%
1.Helps to regulate heart problem:
Kiwi fruit is rich in potassium,fiber which are very essential to support heart.Kiwi is low cholesterol and less fat food.Inorder to reduce cardiovascular problem more intake of potassium is needed whereas less intake of sodium is also necessary.Having a Kiwi fruit 2 to 3 kiwi per day for 28 days will also reduce blood cloths in our body(paletelete aggregation) and lower the tryglyceride by 15%.Tryglyceride is nothing but waste fats or trans fats present in our body because of processed food we consume daily.Kiwi is ablood thinner fruit.2.Lowers the blood pressure:
According to national health and survery a person should intake 4700mg of potassium per day which helps in lowering the blood pressure.3.Constipation Problem:
Fruits which are rich in dietary fiber will reduce the constipation problem very soon.Kiwi fruit contains 8% dietary fiber.Although dietary fiber cannot be digested soon the Kiwi fruit will be digested soon as it retains moisture because of it smooth nature.
4.Reduce asthama and respiratory related problems:
Kiwi is best for asthama and respiratory related problems according to National health,Childrens whos having 6-7 Years reduced the asthama level by 44% compared to other children who doesnot consume kiwi.Kiwi is rich with protective characters which a asthama patient needed.Having a one fruit per day is recommended as kiwi is rich with dietary fiber which cannot be digested properly so have a kiwi per week is best option.
Nutritional values of Kiwi:
Basic MacroNutritional and calories
nutrient amount
- 1.Protein 0.79 g
- 2 Carbohydrates 10.12 g
- 3.Fat - total 0.36 g
- 4.Dietary Fiber 2.07 g
- 8 Calories 42.09
MACRONUTRIENT AND CALORIE DETAIL
nutrient amount
- Carbohydrate:
- Starch -- g
- Total Sugars 6.20 g
- Monosaccharides 5.95 g
- Fructose 3.00 g
- Glucose 2.84 g
- Galactose 0.12 g
- Disaccharid 0.23 g
- Lacto 0.00 g
- Maltose 0.13 g
- Sucrose 0.10 g
- Soluble Fiber -- g
- Insoluble Fiber -- g
- Other Carbohydrates 1.84 g
- Fat:
- Monounsaturated 0.03 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20 g
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g
- Trans Fat 0.00 g
- Calories from Fat 3.23
- Calories from Saturated Fat 0.18
- Calories from Trans Fat 0.00
- Cholesterol 0.00 mg
- Water 57.32 g
MICRONUTRIENTS
nutrient amount
- Vitamins
- Vitami 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B2 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 0.24 mg
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin Equiva 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
- Biotin -- mcg --
- Choline 5.38 mg
- Folate 17.25 mcg
- Folate (DFE) 17.25 mcg
- Folate (food) 17.25 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.13 mg
- Vitamin C 63.96 mg
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamin A (Retinoids and Carotenoids)
- Vitamin A International Units (IU) 60.03 IU
- Vitamin A mcg Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE) 3.00 mcg
- Vitamin A mcg Retinol Equivalents (RE) 6.00 mcg
- Retinol mcg Retinol Equivalents (RE) 0.00 mcg
- Carotenoid mcg Retinol Equivalents (RE) 6.00 mcg (RE)
- Alpha-Carotene 0.00 mcg
- Beta-Carotene 35.88 mcg
- Beta-Carotene Equivalents 35.88 mcg
- Cryptoxanthin 0.00 mcg
- Lutein and Zeaxanthin 84.18 mcg
- Lycopene 0.00 mcg
- Vitamin D International Units (IU) 0.00 IU
- Vitamin D mcg 0.00 mcg
- Vitamin E mg Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents (ATE) 1.01 mg (ATE)
- Vitamin E International Units (IU) 1.50 IU
- Vitamin E mg 1.01 mg
- Vitamin K 27.81 mcg
Minerals
nutrient amount
- Boron -- mcg
- Calcium 23.46 mg
- Chloride 26.91 mg
- Chromium -- mcg --
- Copper 0.09 mg
- Fluoride -- mg
- Iodine -- mcg --
- Iron 0.21 mg
- Magnesium 11.73 mg
- Manganese 0.07 mg
- Molybdenum -- mcg --
- Phosphorus 23.46 mg
- Potassium 215.28 mg
- Selenium 0.14 mcg
- Sodium 2.07 mg
- Zinc 0.10 mg
INDIVIDUAL FATTY ACIDS
nutrient amount
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids 0.03 g
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids 0.17 g
- 14:1Myristoleic 0.00 g
- 15:1 Pentadecenoic 0.00 g
- 16:1 Palmitol 0.00 g
- 17:1 Heptadecenoic 0.00 g
- 18:1 Oleic 0.03 g
- 20:1Eicosenoic 0.00 g
- 22:1 Erucic 0.00 g
- 24:1 Nervonic 0.00 g
- 18:2 Linoleic 0.17 g
- 18:2 Conjugated Linoleic (CLA) -- g
- 18:3 Linolenic 0.03 g
- 18:4 Stearidonic 0.00 g
- 20:3 Eicosatrienoic 0.00 g
- 20:4 Arachidonic 0.00 g
- 20:5 Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) 0.00 g
- 22:5 Docosapentaenoic (DPA) 0.00 g
- 22:6 Docosahexaenoic (DHA) 0.00 g
- 4:0 Butyric 0.00 g
- 6:0 Caproic 0.00 g
- 8:0 Caprylic 0.00 g
- 10:0 Capric 0.00 g
- 12:0 Lauric 0.00 g
- 14:0 Myristic 0.00 g
- 15:0 Pentadecanoic 0.00 g
- 16:0 Palmitic 0.00g
- 17:0 Margaric 0.00 g
- 18:0 Stearic 0.01 g
- 20:0 Arachidic 0.00 g
- 22:0 Behenate 0.00g
- 24:0 Lignoceric 0.00 g
INDIVIDUAL AMINO ACIDS
nutrient amount
- Alanine 0.04 g
- Arginine 0.06 g
- Aspartic Acid 0.09 g
- Cysteine 0.02 g
- Glutamic Acid 0.13 g
- Glycine 0.04 g
- Histidine 0.02 g
- Isoleucine 0.04 g
- Leucine 0.05 g
- Lysine 0.04 g
- Methionine 0.02 g
- Phenylalanine 0.03 g
- Proline 0.03 g
- Serine 0.04 g
- Threonine 0.03 g
- Tryptophan 0.01 g
- Tyrosine 0.02 g
- Valine 0.04 g
OTHER COMPONENTS
nutrient amount
- Ash 0.42 g
- Organic Acids (Total) -- g
- Acetic Acid -- g
- Citric Acid -- g
- Lactic Acid -- g
- Malic Acid -- g
- Taurine -- g
- Sugar Alcohols (Total) -- g
- Glycerol -- g
- Inositol -- g
- Mannitol -- g
- Sorbitol -- g
- Xylitol -- g
- Artificial Sweeteners (Total) -- mg
- Aspartame -- mg
- Saccharin -- mg
- Alcohol 0.00 g
- Caffeine 0.00 mg
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