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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated June 17, 2007

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Kiwi

Kiwi

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About Kiwi:

One kiwi contains a full day's RDA for vitamin C and kiwi is also a great source of fiber. Kiwi contain enzymes similar to fresh pineapple, so don't use fresh kiwi in gelatin desserts because the gelatin won't set.

Healthy Kiwi Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Kiwi:

The following nutrition information is for one kiwi without skin. That would be about one medium kiwi, or 76 grams. This general information is for raw, fresh kiwi.

Macronutrients:

Water: 63.13 g

Calories: 46

Protein: 0.87 g

Carbohydrates: 11.14 g

Fiber: 2.3 g

Sugars: 6.83 g

Total Fat: 0.40 g

Saturated Fat: 0.022 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.218 g

Cholesterol: 0 g

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 26 mg

Iron: 0.24 mg

Magnesium: 13 mg

Phosphorus: 26 mg

Potassium: 237 mg

Sodium: 2 mg

Zinc: 0.11 mg

Vitamin C: 70.5 mg

Thiamin: 0.021 mg

Riboflavin: 0.019 mg

Niacin: 0.259 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.139 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.048 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 19 mcg

Vitamin A: 66 IU

Vitamin E: 1.11 mg

Vitamin K: 30.6 mcg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 40 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 93 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

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