Date and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
75.03 g
2
12.92 g
38
Fiber
8.00 g
3
6.40 g
7
Sugar
63.35 g
1
8.20 g
33
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
6.30 mg
17
Not Available
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
8-10
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
New Zealand
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
India
China
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Myrtales
Family
Arecaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Acca
Species
P. dactylifera
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Palm
Myrtle
Difference Between Date and Feijoa
We might think that Date and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Feijoa with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Feijoa belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Feijoa is Arecales and Myrtales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
