Feijoa and Cranberry
Benefits
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, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
12.20 g
39
Fiber
6.40 g
7
4.60 g
12
Sugar
8.20 g
33
4.04 g
99+
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.39 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.30 mg
14
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.06 mg
30
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
1.00 mcg
34
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
13.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
1.20 mg
7
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
5.10 mcg
14
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
91.00 mcg
14
Choline
Not Available
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.13 g
40
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
85.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
13.00 mg
33
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.36 mg
11
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
33.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
87.13 g
25
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.20 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
42.00 kcal
21
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
151.00 kcal
2
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
54.00 kcal
26
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
164.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Red
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
North America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm
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).
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Ericales
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Acca
Vaccinium
Species
A. sellowiana
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Myrtle
Heath
Difference Between Feijoa and Cranberry
We might think that Feijoa and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Cranberry with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
