Each 100 grams of kiwifruit contains 83.4 grams of water, 14.5 grams of carbohydrates, 0.6 grams of fat, 0.8 grams of protein, 2.6 grams of dietary fiber, 61 kcal of energy, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, of which 22 micrograms of vitamin A, 62 milligrams of vitamin C, 2.43 milligrams of vitamin E, 130 micrograms of carotene, 144 milligrams of potassium, sodium 10 milligrams, calcium 27 milligrams, magnesium 12 milligrams, and phosphorus 26 milligrams.
Kiwifruit is rich in dietary fiber, especially in the part of the fruit that connects the skin to the pulp. Dietary fiber can reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the blood, and with the vitamin C and polyphenols in kiwifruit, regular consumption of kiwifruit can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C, known as the "king of VC" in the fruit world. Compared with other fruits, the same weight of kiwifruit vitamin C content is 10 times that of apples, 2.5 times that of grapes, and 7 times that of pomegranates. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant, with the effect of scavenging free radicals in the body. Regular consumption of kiwifruit helps to beautify the skin, slow down skin aging, lower blood cholesterol levels, expand blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
In addition, kiwifruit is also rich in a variety of biologically active substances such as polyphenols, mainly including phenolic acids, flavonoids and a small amount of anthocyanins. Polyphenols are phytochemicals and natural antioxidants that also have the effect of scavenging free radicals from the body.