Feijoa

Elderberry

Feijoa and Elderberry

Feijoa

Elderberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.92 g18.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.40 g7.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.20 g7.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.60 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 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.14 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

17.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

19.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

214.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.28 g79.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.38 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal200.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

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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

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Black, Red

Inside Color

White

Magenta

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Succulent

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Warm to hot climate

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).

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

New Zealand

United States of America

Other Countries

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

Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Myrtales

Dipsacales

Family

Myrtaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Acca

Sambucus

Species

A. sellowiana

S. nigra

Generic Group

Myrtle

Moschatel

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Difference Between Feijoa and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Elderberry with peel is 61.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Myrtales and Dipsacales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.