Feijoa and American Persimmon
Benefits
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
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
33.50 g
5
Fiber
6.40 g
7
Not Available
Sugar
8.20 g
33
Not Available
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
Not Available
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
Not Available
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
Not Available
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
Not Available
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
64.40 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
257.00 kcal
33
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Eastern United States
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts
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'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Ericales
Family
Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Acca
Diospyros
Species
A. sellowiana
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
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 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.
