Everyday good health, naturally

 

Zespri Kiwifruit packs a lot of goodness into one small fruit. Naturally high in vitamin C and containing fibre, folate and potassium, it's an easy way to add more nutrition to your day.

We invest in scientific research not only to confirm the presence of essential nutrients, but also to understand how they can support health and wellbeing in everyday life.

Backed by science and packed with nutrients, Zespri Kiwifruit is a simple, natural way to support everyday wellbeing.

Nutrient-rich by nature
 

Zespri Kiwifruit contains a range of essential nutrients that support overall wellbeing. 

The nutrient density pyramid shows how Zespri Kiwifruit compares with other common fruits, with Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit scoring 28.5, Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit scoring 26.7 and Zespri Green Kiwifruit scoring 19.5.

 

 

Explore the nutrients

 

Open each section to learn more about the nutrients that support everyday good health.

Zespri Kiwifruit is naturally high in vitamin C, with just one kiwifruit providing your daily requirement. Vitamin C plays an important role in supporting overall health. It contributes to the normal function of the immune system, helps the body absorb iron, and supports healthy skin through its role in collagen formation.

Because the body cannot produce vitamin C on its own, it must be obtained through the foods we eat. As vitamin C is carried through the bloodstream, plasma concentration is a reliable indicator of vitamin C status. Research has shown that eating Zespri Kiwifruit is an effective way to increase vitamin C levels.

 

When it comes to vitamin C, Zespri Kiwifruit sits at the top of the pyramid. Our SunGold, Green and RubyRed varieties all deliver exceptional vitamin C goodness compared with many popular fruits.

The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates with a low GI value (55 or less) are more slowly digested, absorbed and metabolised and cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose.

• High GI ›70
• Medium GI 55-70
• Low GI ‹55

For this reason, Zespri Kiwifruit is a healthy option for people with a reduced tolerance to glucose, for example people with diabetes.

Glycaemic Index Values
Variety Value Rating
Zespri Green Kiwifruit 51 Low (<55)
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit 48 Low (<55)
Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit 49 Low (<55)

Zespri Kiwifruit is a good source of folate, an important nutrient that helps the body produce healthy red blood cells and supports a range of essential functions that contribute to overall wellbeing.

Potassium is an important mineral that helps support normal muscle function and contributes to overall wellbeing.

Fresh foods such as fruit, green vegetables and wholegrains are naturally rich in potassium, and Zespri Kiwifruit is a natural source of this essential nutrient.

Antioxidants help protect the body by neutralising free radicals and reducing damage caused by oxidation. Zespri Kiwifruit contains a range of naturally occurring antioxidants, including vitamins C and E and polyphenols.

Zespri SunGold and RubyRed Kiwifruit contain a relatively high quantity of vitamin E compared with many other fruits. All Zespri Kiwifruit varieties also contain polyphenols and flavonoids, naturally occurring compounds that contribute to their antioxidant properties.

 

 

Keep exploring

 

For more information about fibre, actinidin and the digestive-health benefits of Zespri Green Kiwifruit, visit our Digestive page here.
 

For a closer look at the nutritional profile of each Zespri Kiwifruit variety, visit our Product page here.
 
Zespri Kiwifruit varieties are also included in the Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables (14th Edition, 2021):

 

  • SunGold Kiwifruit: L1268
  • Green Kiwifruit: L1267
  • Organic Green Kiwifruit: L10022
  • Sweet Green Kiwifruit: L1078
  • RubyRed Kiwifruit: L1266