Kiwi
Serving size: 2 medium (150g)
Why Eat Kiwi?
Kiwi is a vitamin C powerhouse, with two medium kiwis providing 157% of your daily needs—nearly twice as much as an orange. They also contain actinidin, a natural enzyme that aids protein digestion, and research shows eating two kiwis before bed may improve sleep quality.
Kiwi contains 14x more vitamin c per serving than Banana.
At a Glance
Nutrient Fingerprint
Kiwi's top nutrients as % Daily Value (capped at 100%)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · FDA Daily Values
How It Compares
Vitamin C (% DV) vs similar Fruits
Source: USDA FoodData Central · FDA Daily Values
Nutrient Absorption Tips
Vitamin C dramatically increases iron absorption
Pro tip: Squeeze lemon on your lentils or pair spinach with bell peppers
Learn moreVitamin D helps your body absorb calcium
Pro tip: Salmon + leafy greens covers both synergistically
Learn moreFolate and B12 work together for red blood cell formation
Pro tip: Lentils (folate) + eggs (B12) make a complete pair
Learn moreMagnesium is required to activate vitamin D
Pro tip: Pumpkin seeds + salmon = activation combo
Learn moreHigh fiber can reduce zinc absorption — balance intake
Pro tip: Space high-fiber and zinc-rich meals apart if possible
Learn moreVitamin K directs calcium into bones, not arteries
Pro tip: Kale covers both — or pair leafy greens with dairy
Learn moreZinc helps transport vitamin A from the liver
Pro tip: Sweet potato + pumpkin seeds covers both nutrients
Learn moreSelenium and vitamin E work together as antioxidants
Pro tip: Brazil nuts (selenium) + almonds (vitamin E) = antioxidant duo
Learn moreVitamins D and A balance each other for immune function
Pro tip: Salmon (D) + sweet potato (A) covers both fat-soluble vitamins
Learn moreSelenium is essential for thyroid hormone conversion alongside iodine
Pro tip: Seaweed (iodine) + Brazil nuts (selenium) = thyroid support
Learn moreCopper is essential for iron metabolism and red blood cell formation
Pro tip: Liver and shellfish provide both — or pair cashews with lentils
Learn morePhosphorus and calcium work together for bone mineralization
Pro tip: Dairy naturally provides both in ideal ratios
Learn moreHigh zinc intake can reduce copper absorption — balance both
Pro tip: Vary your protein sources between shellfish, nuts, and seeds
Learn moreB6, B12, and folate drive the methylation cycle for DNA repair and homocysteine clearance
Pro tip: Salmon covers B6 and B12 — add lentils for folate to complete the trio
Learn moreVitamin C regenerates beta-carotene after it neutralizes free radicals
Pro tip: Bell peppers + sweet potatoes = powerful antioxidant combo
Learn moreLeucine triggers muscle protein synthesis — pair with complete protein for full effect
Pro tip: Chicken breast or eggs provide both protein and leucine together
Learn moreFat-soluble lycopene absorbs dramatically better with dietary fat
Pro tip: Cook tomatoes with olive oil — heat + fat boosts lycopene availability 5x
Learn moreNutrient Profile
Showing all tracked nutrients in Kiwi per serving (2 medium (150g)), grouped by category.
Some nutrients (iodine, omega-3 from plant sources) have limited USDA data and may not appear above even if present in this food.
How to Eat Kiwi
Storage & Selection Tips
How to Select
Ripe kiwis yield slightly to pressure, like a ripe peach. Hard kiwis are unripe but will ripen at room temperature. Avoid very soft or wrinkled kiwis.
How to Store
Store unripe kiwis at room temperature. Once ripe, refrigerate to slow further ripening.
Shelf Life
Unripe kiwis ripen in 3-5 days at room temperature. Ripe kiwis last 1-3 weeks refrigerated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kiwi Appears in These Nutrient Guides
Magnesium
6% DV per serving
Iron
3% DV per serving
Vitamin C
154% DV per serving
Calcium
4% DV per serving
Zinc
2% DV per serving
Folate
10% DV per serving
Choline
2% DV per serving
Fiber
16% DV per serving
Potassium
10% DV per serving
Vitamin A
1% DV per serving
Vitamin K
50% DV per serving
Selenium
1% DV per serving
Vitamin E
15% DV per serving
Manganese
4% DV per serving
Phosphorus
4% DV per serving
Copper
22% DV per serving
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
3% DV per serving
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
6% DV per serving
Vitamin B6
6% DV per serving
Protein
3% DV per serving
Beta-Carotene
1% DV per serving
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
2% DV per serving
Leucine
4% DV per serving
Isoleucine
7% DV per serving
Valine
5% DV per serving
Tryptophan
8% DV per serving
Lysine
5% DV per serving
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