Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Green
White, Yellow
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
South Pacific
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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).
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
New Zealand
Jamaica
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
Species
A. sellowiana
A. altilis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Mulberry
Difference Between Feijoa and Breadfruit
We might think that Feijoa and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Breadfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.