Feijoa

American Persimmon

Feijoa and American Persimmon

Feijoa

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

Along with meal, 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

12.92 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.40 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.20 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NANA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.60 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

172.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.14 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

17.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

19.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NANA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

214.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.28 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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).

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

New Zealand

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Acca

Diospyros

7.10 Species

A. sellowiana

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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Difference Between Feijoa and American Persimmon

We might think that Feijoa and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and American Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and American Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Feijoa and American Persimmon is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.