Fruit
Kiwi
A tangy green fruit exceptionally rich in vitamin C and fiber, supporting digestion, immunity, and even sleep.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 92/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Kiwi is a little brown fruit with bright green (or golden) flesh and tiny black seeds. It is sweet, tangy, and full of good things.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Loaded with vitamin C for everyday immune support
- Soft fiber that helps things move along gently
- A naturally sweet way to add color to your plate
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 medium kiwi (69g) · about 42 calories
- Vitamin C 71% DV
- Vitamin K 31% DV
- Fiber 2g
- Potassium 4% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat one or two ripe kiwis a day (the skin is edible and fibrous if you like); two kiwis in the evening are a studied, gentle aid for sleep.
How much: One to two ripe kiwis a day.
Show full details & how to prepare it
The kiwi is a small fruit with an outsized nutritional punch — more vitamin C than an orange, plenty of fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →, and an enzyme that aids digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More →. Intriguingly, eating a couple of kiwis in the evening has been studied as a gentle, natural aid for falling and staying asleep.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food, very safe.
- A rare allergy is possible, sometimes alongside latex sensitivity.
- Its acidity can tingle a sensitive mouth in large amounts.
📚 What others say
- A whole-food powerhouse of vitamin C and fiber
- Studied for supporting digestion and sleep
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
A small fruit brimming with quiet vitality. Great good often comes in modest size.
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📚 Resource confidence
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