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
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Warm
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).
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 Exporter
New Zealand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Myrtaceae
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 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 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.