Vitamins in kiwi fruit:

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Created on Tuesday, 18 March 2014 09:38

kiwi fruit is one of the most popular and delicious fruits in the worldwide. kiwi fruit is a valuable fruit for us for different seasons. This fruit is rich of excellent nutrients like vitamins that help and raise the immune system against diseases.

We'll mention important mentions about kiwi fruit vitamins.

vitamins

A vitamin is an organic compound and a vital nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts. Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. There are 13 vitamins your body needs. These vitamins have important roles in our body immune system and everyone have specific roles in our body

There are different vitamins in this fruit and everyone have special roles in our body. Including:

Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B( B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12).

 One medium kiwi (69 grams) contains:

Vitamin C- 64 mg

Kiwi provides more vitamin C than an orange. The average kiwi provides 273 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C (a large orange provides 163 percent). Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can protect the body cells from free radicals. It is important for the formation of collagen, cartilage, blood vessels, and muscles. It also facilitates the absorption of iron, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. A deficiency of vitamin C can cause scurvy, which can cause spongy bleeding gums, loss of weight, irritability, and wounds that do not heal easily.

Learn: Our daily requirement is 60 mg for adults - 70 mg for women who are pregnant and 95 for those lactating and also Children need between 45 and 50 mg

Vitamin E - 1.01 mg

The kiwi fruit contains smaller amounts of vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by substances called free radicals. The body also needs vitamin E to help keep the immune system strong against viruses and bacteria.

Vitamin E is also important in the formation of red blood cells and it helps the body use vitamin K. It also helps widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting inside them. Vitamin E also can prevent cancer, heart disease, dementia, liver disease, and stroke is still not known.

Learn: Our daily requirement is 30 IU for most adults. Children need between 6-11 mg/day. (1 IU is equal to approximately .75 mg)

Vitamin A - 60 IU

The kiwi fruit contains smaller amounts of vitamin A .Vitamin A can be found in many fruits, vegetables and etc.
Vitamin A is used for treating vitamin A deficiency. It is also used to reduce complications of diseases such as malaria, HIV, measles, and diarrhea in children with vitamin A deficiency.

Learn: Our daily requirement is 10,000 IU/day (plant-derived) for adult males.8, 000 for adult females - 12,000 if lactating.
4,000 for children ages 1-3
5,000 for children ages 4-6
7,000 for children ages 7-10

Vitamin B

The kiwi fruit contains smaller amounts of vitamin B but there are different kinds of vitamin B in the kiwi fruit. These vitamins help the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. They also help form red blood cells

1. Vitamin B1- 0.019 mg: Vitamin B1/thiamine is important in the production of energy. It helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into energy. It is also essential for the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system. Learn: Our daily requirement is 1.2 mg for adult males and 1.1 mg for women and also Children need .6 to .9 mg of B1/thiamine per day.

2. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.017 mg: Vitamin B2 is important for body growth, reproduction and red cell production. It also helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates. Learn: Our daily requirement is 1.3 mg for adult males and 1.1 mg for women and - 1.5 mg if pregnant/lactating. Children need .6 to .9 mg of B2/riboflavin per day.

3. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) - 0.235 mg: Niacin helps in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy. Learn: Our daily requirement is 16 mg for adult males and 14 mg for women and 17-18 mg if pregnant/lactating. Children need 9 - 16 mg of niacin per day.

4. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - 0.126 mg: Pantothenic acid is essential for the metabolism of food as well as in the formation of hormones and (good) cholesterol. Learn: Our daily requirement is 5 mg for adults and 6 - 7 mg for women who are pregnant or lactating. Children need 2 - 4 mg of pantothenic acid per day.              

5. Vitamin B6 - 0.043 mg: B6 plays a role in the creation of antibodies in the immune system. It helps maintain normal nerve function and acts in the formation of red blood cells. It is also required for the chemical reactions of proteins. The higher the protein intake, the more need there is for vitamin B6. Learn: Our daily requirement is 1.3 to 1.7 mg for adults - 2 mg for women who are pregnant or lactating. Children need between 0.6 to 1.3 mg B6 per day.

6. Vitamin B9 (Folate) - 17 mcg: Folate and folic acid are both forms of B9. Folate occurs naturally in fresh foods, but folic acid found in supplements. Your body needs folate to produce red blood cells, as well as components of the nervous system. It helps in the formation and creation of DNA and maintaining normal brain function. It has also been proven to reduce the risk for an NTD-affected (neural tube defect) pregnancy by 50 to 70 percent. Folic acid is vital for proper cell growth and development of the embryo. That is why it is important for a woman to have enough folate/folic acid in her body both before and during pregnancy. Learn: Our daily requirement is 400 mcgs for most adults - pregnant women 600 mcgs and breastfeeding women should get at least 500 mcgs. Children need between 150 to 300 mcg per day.