Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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 K (Phyllochinone)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Green
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
NA
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).
NA
Top Producer
New Zealand
NA
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
NA
Top Exporter
New Zealand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose
Difference Between Feijoa and Boysenberry
We might think that Feijoa and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Boysenberry with peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.