KIWIFRUIT AND STRAWBERRY : BFFS FOR LIFE
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When did the world first fall in love with this flavorful combination? Ever since the 80s, the power couple has been a favorite combination in everything from sodas and infused water, to jams and smoothies — even chewing gum. The kiwifruit and strawberry perfectly complement each other’s flavor profile.
You can balance out the strawberry’s sweet with the hint of tart from a green kiwifruit. Or take the sweetness to the next level by blending strawberries with the tropical goodness of Zespri SunGold.
Okay, so we know that kiwifruit and strawberry taste great together.
But how does their nutritional value compare?
Nutrition Benefits of Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit are nutrition powerhouses, chock-full of vitality. Both our Green and SunGold™ Kiwifruit are among the most nutritious fruits available with a rich combination of fiber, potassium, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Like strawberries, ZespriTM Kiwifruit have no fat, no cholesterol and no sodium. Kiwifruit have both insoluble and soluble fiber which is rare for fruit. Kiwifruit are both a low Glycemic Index food and low FODMAP.
Studies continue to examine the impact of kiwifruit for positive health. Zespri Kiwifruit can help people reach their maximum health potential. From heart health to digestive health, kiwifruit shows that a small fruit can pack a big nutritional punch.
Learn more about Zespri Kiwi Nutrition
Kiwifruit and Strawberry: Nutritional Comparison
A kiwifruit and strawberry not only have complementary flavors, they also have similar nutritional value. Both are packed with life-enhancing vitamins and antioxidants.
On the surface, they seem evenly matched. But let’s look deeper!
When we compare a serving size of Zespri kiwifruit to a serving size of strawberries, you’ll see just how similar they are in nutritional value. But you’ll also see quite a few differences:
• Vitamin C: SunGold Kiwifruit delivers nearly 3 times as much vitamin C than strawberries
(430% of the recommended daily value vs 162%)
• Vitamin E: Zespri Green and SunGold Kiwi contain 10% recommended daily value of vitamin E; meanwhile, the vitamin E content in strawberries is negligible
• Potassium – SunGold: 520mg (15%) – Green: 462mg (13%) – Strawberries: 254 mg (7%)
• Fiber – SunGold: 2g (8%) – Green: 4g (16%) – Strawberries: 3g (13%)
Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together
In the end, strawberries and kiwifruit are both excellent sources of the life-giving nutrients we need for healthful vitality. So do we have to choose between the two fruits? Not when we can have both!
Kiwifruit and strawberry. Two nutritional juggernauts. Good by themselves. Perfect together.
It’s no wonder everyone is still in love with this flavorful couple.
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