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Feijoa and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
-

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
-

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.40 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.20 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.98 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg1.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.60 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.14 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

17.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

214.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.28 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Green
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

White
White

Shape

Oval
Oval

Texture

Succulent
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Bland

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

-
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
-

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
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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).
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand
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Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
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Top Importer

China
China

Top Exporter

New Zealand
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Rosidae
Liliidae

Order

Myrtales
Caryophyllales

Family

Myrtaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Acca
Hylocereus

Species

A. sellowiana
H. undatus

Generic Group

Myrtle
Cactus

Difference Between Feijoa and Dragonfruit

We might think that Feijoa and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Dragonfruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Dragonfruit with peel is 61.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Myrtales and Caryophyllales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.