Feijoa and Black cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
7.50 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
Not Available
Sugar
8.20 g
33
Not Available
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
225.60 mcg
3
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.30 mg
12
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
Not Available
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
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
143.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.20 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
6.90 mg
13
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
11.80 mg
30
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
17.60 mg
16
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
10.80 mg
36
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
82.20 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
63.00 kcal
16
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
Not Available
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green
Black
Inside Color
White
Maroon
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
North America
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Not Available
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
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).
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Turkey
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Acca
Prunus
Species
A. sellowiana
P. serotina
Generic Group
Myrtle
Cherry
Difference Between Feijoa and Black cherry
We might think that Feijoa and Black cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Black cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Black cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Black cherry with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Black cherry 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 Feijoa and Black cherry is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
