Kiwi
What it is
Kiwi, or kiwifruit, is a fruit. The profile here is for raw green kiwifruit. It is not a universal profile for every green or gold variety or a flavored kiwi beverage.
What it does
The USDA green-kiwi record provides 92.7 mg of vitamin C and 3 g of fiber per 100 g. Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and assists absorption of iron from plant foods. The table also records carbohydrate and potassium so the food can be considered as a whole.
Research context and ingredient forms
Composition data answer what the reference food contains. Questions about kiwifruit and bowel symptoms or other clinical outcomes require separate human studies; no such outcome is inferred here.
Using this information
Match the variety and edible portion to the record you use. For a mixed smoothie, calculate from the amount of each ingredient instead of applying the kiwi table to the finished drink's full weight.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 61 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Kiwifruit, green, raw; Kiwifruit, green, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.7 g per 100 g edible portion | Kiwifruit, green, raw; Kiwifruit, green, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3 g per 100 g edible portion | Kiwifruit, green, raw; Kiwifruit, green, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 92.7 mg per 100 g edible portion | Kiwifruit, green, raw; Kiwifruit, green, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 312 mg per 100 g edible portion | Kiwifruit, green, raw; Kiwifruit, green, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Folate, total | 25 µg per 100 g edible portion | Kiwifruit, green, raw; Kiwifruit, green, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Kiwifruit, green, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a clinical-outcome estimate or current brand label.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Consumers
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.