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
NA
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
14.00 g
32
Fiber
6.40 g
7
1.00 g
36
Sugar
8.20 g
33
8.00 g
36
Protein
0.98 g
27
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
Not Available
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.65 mg
19
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
Not Available
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
8.80 mg
36
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
Not Available
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
Not Available
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
36.10 mg
12
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
Not Available
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
87.00 g
27
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
60.00 kcal
18
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
Not Available
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
No
No
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
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
NA
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).
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
NA
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
NA
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
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
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 Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
