Feijoa

Eggplant

Feijoa and Eggplant

Feijoa

Eggplant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

12.92 g5.88 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.40 g3.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.20 g3.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NANA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg2.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg36.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA6.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.60 g0.18 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

172.00 mg229.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.14 mg0.23 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

17.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg14.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

19.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.23 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.30 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg13.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

214.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.28 g92.30 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA25.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal30.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

White

4.7 Shape

Oval

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

India

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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).

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

New Zealand

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Solanum melongena

6.2 Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Acca

Solanum

7.10 Species

A. sellowiana

S. melongena

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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Difference Between Feijoa and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Myrtales and Solanales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.