Feijoa

Elderberry

Feijoa and Elderberry

Feijoa

Elderberry

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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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

12.92 g18.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.40 g7.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.20 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA30.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.60 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

172.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.14 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

17.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

19.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

214.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.28 g79.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA73.00 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 kcal340.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal200.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Autumn

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Black, Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Magenta

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6.5

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).

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.

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

United States of America

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Colombia, India, Mexico

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Sambucus nigra

6.2 Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Not Available

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

Dipsacales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Adoxaceae

7.9 Genus

Acca

Sambucus

7.10 Species

A. sellowiana

S. nigra

7.11 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 Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available 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.