Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Origin
Europe
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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).
Top Producer
United States of America
New Zealand
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
Not Available
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Adoxaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
S. nigra
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Moschatel
Myrtle
Difference Between Elderberry and Feijoa
We might think that Elderberry and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Feijoa with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Feijoa is Dipsacales and Myrtales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.