Cherimoya and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
17.71 g
18
12.92 g
38
Fiber
3.00 g
20
6.40 g
7
Sugar
12.87 g
12
8.20 g
33
Protein
1.57 g
14
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
6
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
5
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg
21
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg
10
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg
5
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg
25
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg
34
27.00 mcg
26
Fat
0.68 g
11
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg
20
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.27 mg
38
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.09 mg
33
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.04 mg
99+
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg
1
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
56.00 mg
29
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
79.39 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal
9
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
Not Available
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
Not Available
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Ecuador
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Spain
New Zealand
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Spain
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Myrtales
Family
Annonaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Annona
Acca
Species
A. cherimola
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Cherimoya and Feijoa
We might think that Cherimoya and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Feijoa belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cherimoya and Feijoa is Magnoliales and Myrtales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
