Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit
The kiwifruit is a berry. Its original name was the Chinese Gooseberry, having originated in China.
Fun Facts:
Kiwifruit has almost twice the Vitamin C of an orange. Two medium kiwifruits provides about 230% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance.
Kiwifruit juice contains actinidin, a meat-tenderizing enzyme, and can be used in meat marinades.
Kiwifruit was originally called the Chinese Gooseberry.
Seasonality:
California, January, February, March, September, October, November
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 fruit without skin, large |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 56 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 5mg | 0.21% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 13.54g | 4.51% |
| Dietary Fiber: 3.1 | 0% |
| Sugars: 0g | |
| Protein: 0.9g | |
| Vitamin A 3.18% | Vitamin C 113.67% |
| Calcium 2.4% | Iron 2.06% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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