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Kiwi

-1.6

Kiwi delivers strong anti-inflammatory benefits through exceptionally high vitamin C, actinidin enzyme, and polyphenols that reduce oxidative stress and support digestive health.

Ingredient score breakdown

Vitamin C

-0.8

Contains more vitamin C per gram than oranges, providing powerful antioxidant protection and reducing inflammatory biomarkers.

Actinidin

-0.5

Proteolytic enzyme unique to kiwi that aids protein digestion and may reduce inflammatory responses in the digestive tract.

Polyphenols

-0.3

Diverse phenolic compounds that inhibit oxidative stress and reduce inflammatory cytokine production.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Kiwi is low FODMAP in servings up to two medium fruits.

Healthier alternatives

  • strawberries
  • papaya

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