Kiwi
FruitsSmall, oval fruit with fuzzy brown skin and bright green or golden flesh. Has a sweet-tart flavor with a unique tropical note. Used in fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, and as a meat tenderizer.
3 substitutes
Substitutes
Strawberries, Raw
1:1Strawberries have a similar sweet-tart flavor balance and vibrant color. They're softer and less tangy than kiwi but work well in fruit salads, desserts, and as garnishes. Slice thinly for similar visual appeal.
Grapes, Green, Seedless, Raw
1:1Green seedless grapes have a similar sweet-tart flavor and refreshing quality to kiwi. They lack the tropical note but work well in fruit salads and as snacks. Halve them for similar bite-sized pieces.
Gooseberries, Raw
1:1Gooseberries share kiwi's balance of sweetness and tartness. They're smaller but can replace kiwi in jams, desserts, and sauces. Their flavor is more acidic, so you may want to adjust sugar.