Kiwi

Kiwi

Kiwi fruit is native to eastern Asia where several species of Actinidia grow wild.

In the 20th century, seeds were taken from the Yangtze valley to New Zealand where commercial cultivation began in the 1930s.

Many people liken the taste of kiwi fruit, to a combination of other fruits, including strawberries, nectarines, and pineapple.

Kiwi is a an excellent source of vitamin C, with one fruit providing 117% of the RDI for this age-defying antioxidant.

Glycemic Index=53
Glycemic Load=6
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=882

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C, Vitamin K
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Select plump kiwi that yield to gentle pressure and are fragrant. To ripen kiwis, leave them at room temperature, away from heat or direct sunlight, for a few days to a week.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-medium KIWI FRUIT,(CHINESE GOOSEBERRIES),FRSH,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 5.88

Calories: 46

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.4 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.22 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	32 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	11.1 g	*
Sugars	6.8 g	*
Fiber	2.3 g	*
Protein	0.87 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	66.1 IU	1%
Vitamin C	70.4mg	117%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	1.1 IU	4%
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	30.6 mg	38%
Folate	19 mcg	5%
Niacin	0.26 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	25.8 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	5%
Iron	0.24 mg	1%
Magnesium	12.9 mg	3%
Manganese	0.07 mg	4%
Phosphorous	25.8 mg	3%
Potassium	237.1 mg	7%
Selenium	0.15 mcg	0%
Sodium	2.3 mg	0%
Zinc	0.11 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	39.5 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	92.7 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).