Feijoa and Damson
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
11.42 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
1.40 g
32
Sugar
8.20 g
33
9.92 g
22
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.42 mg
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
9.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.26 mg
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
6.40 mcg
12
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
73.00 mcg
19
Choline
Not Available
1.90 mg
31
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.28 g
29
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
157.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
44.00 mg
36
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
87.02 g
26
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.40 g
33
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
49.00 kcal
16
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
240.00 kcal
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
294.00 kcal
20
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Grainy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Syria
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
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).
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
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
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Acca
Prunus
Species
A. sellowiana
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Feijoa and Damson
We might think that Feijoa and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Damson 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 Damson 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 Damson is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
