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Cherimoya and Feijoa


Feijoa and Cherimoya


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   

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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 Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.

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