Feijoa and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
12.92 g
38
Fiber
6.40 g
7
6.40 g
7
Sugar
8.20 g
33
8.20 g
33
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
27.00 mcg
26
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Warm
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).
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
New Zealand
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
China
China
Top Exporter
New Zealand
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Myrtales
Family
Myrtaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Acca
Acca
Species
A. sellowiana
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Myrtle
Myrtle
Difference Between Feijoa and Feijoa
We might think that Feijoa and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Feijoa belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Feijoa and Feijoa is Myrtales and Myrtales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
