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
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
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
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
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
D. virginiana
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 61.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits 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.