Nursery World - Kiwi fruit

Nutritional value By weight, kiwi fruit are the most nutrient-dense fruit we eat. They are rich in potassium and have useful amounts of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, some B vitamins and vitamin E. They have more vitamin C than oranges: a quarter of a kiwi fruit will supply a young child's daily requirement. The enzyme actinidin aids digestion, and the fibre in a kiwi fruit helps keep children regular. High in phytochemicals, kiwi fruit can help prevent a range of diseases including heart disease. They boost the immune system and offer substantial protection against the kind of DNA damage that can cause cancer.

By weight, kiwi fruit are the most nutrient-dense fruit we eat. They are rich in potassium and have useful amounts of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, some B vitamins and vitamin E. They have more vitamin C than oranges: a quarter of a kiwi fruit will supply a young child's daily requirement. The enzyme actinidin aids digestion, and the fibre in a kiwi fruit helps keep children regular. High in phytochemicals, kiwi fruit can help prevent a range of diseases including heart disease. They boost the immune system and offer substantial protection against the kind of DNA damage that can cause cancer.

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