• Nutrients
  Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C. It’s a very good source of dietary fiber. It’s a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus, as well as the antioxidant vitamins E and A.

• Glycemic Index (GI)
  In a study to determine the GI of various fruits, it was concluded that kiwifruit have a low GI of 52.

• Antioxidants
  Results of a study of various fruit juices have shown kiwifruit juice to exhibit potent antioxidant effects in human plasma.
  Another study at the Rowett Research Institute in the UK demonstrated significant antioxidant activity of kiwifruit not attributable entirely to the vitamin C content of the fruit.

• Cardiovascular Disease
  Results from research at the Department of Nutrition in Norway indicate that consuming kiwi fruit may be beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease. The study demonstrated that consuming two or three kiwi fruit per day for 28 days reduced platelet aggregation (blood clots) by 18%, and lowered blood triglycerides (fat) levels by 15%.

• Respiratory Health
  In a study of children in Italy, data collected showed that consumption of vitamin C rich foods such as kiwifruit, even in small quantities, may reduce respiratory related health problems in childhood.

Nutrient Values of Kiwifruit per 100g