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r Kiwi Fruit
(Chinese gooseberry)
Nutritional Profile
Energy value (calories per serving): Low
Protein: Moderate
Fat: Low
Saturated fat: Low
Cholesterol: None
Carbohydrates: High
Fiber: High
Sodium: Low
Major vitamin contribution: Vitamin C
Major mineral contribution: PotassiumAbout the Nutrients in This Food
The kiwi fruit is a high carbohydrate food, a good source of soluble dietary
fiber (pectins), and an excellent source of vitamin C.
One raw, peeled three-ounce (76 g) kiwi fruit has 2.3 g dietary fiber,
71 mg vitamin C (95 percent of the RDA for a woman, 79 percent of the
RDA for a man) and 237 mg potassium, 127 percent as much as three
ounces of fresh orange juice.The Most Nutritious Way to Serve This Food
Fresh sliced.Diets That May Restrict or Exclude This Food
* * *Buying This Food
Look for: Fruit with firm, unblemished skin. Ripe kiwi fruit is soft to
the touch; those sold in American markets generally need to be ripened
before eating.