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Kiwi (Kiwifruit) Juice
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Traditionally Used For
| Scurvy |
A Good Source Of
| Vitamin C |
Freshness Test
A kiwifruit shouldn't be too firm. You should be able to squeeze it slightly.
Important
Nothing to report.
General
Kiwifruit are exceptionally high in Vitamin C. Make sure you juice the rind as well.
Drink immediately after juicing to ensure you get all of the Vitamin C.
Chinese Herbal Information
Properties:
Energy: cold
5 Elements: wood
5 Flavors: sour
General Information:
Nothing to report.
Cautions & Suggestions:
Nothing to report.
Benefits:
Nothing to report.
Picture of Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit were among the best performers at increasing antioxidant levels in the blood of study volunteers who ate the fruit.
Photo by Keith Weller.
Kiwi — Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 grams |
| Proximates | ||
| Water | g
|
83.05
|
| Energy | kcal
|
61
|
| Energy | kj
|
255
|
| Protein | g
|
0.99
|
| Total lipid (fat) | g
|
0.44
|
| Ash | g
|
0.64
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g
|
14.88
|
| Fiber, total dietary | g
|
3.4
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca | mg
|
26
|
| Iron, Fe | mg
|
0.41
|
| Magnesium, Mg | mg
|
30
|
| Phosphorus, P | mg
|
40
|
| Potassium, K | mg
|
332
|
| Sodium, Na | mg
|
5
|
| Zinc, Zn | mg
|
0.17
|
| Copper, Cu | mg
|
0.157
|
| Selenium, Se | mcg
|
0.6
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | mg
|
98.0
|
| Thiamin | mg
|
0.020
|
| Riboflavin | mg
|
0.050
|
| Niacin | mg
|
0.500
|
| Vitamin B-6 | mg
|
0.090
|
| Folate, total | mcg
|
38
|
| Folic acid | mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food | mcg
|
38
|
| Folate, DFE | mcg_DFE
|
38
|
| Vitamin B-12 | mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, IU | IU
|
175
|
| Retinol | mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, RAE | mcg_RAE
|
9
|
| Vitamin E | mg_ATE
|
1.120
|
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