Feijoa

Gooseberry

Feijoa and Gooseberry

Feijoa

Gooseberry

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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

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Gastric irritation

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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

12.92 g10.18 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.20 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA15.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.29 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 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.37 mg

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 g0.58 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

172.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.14 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

17.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

19.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

214.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.28 g87.87 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.49 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA44.00 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

NA73.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Astringent

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Loamy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.56-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Dry, Warm

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).

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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

Ribes uva-crispa

6.2 Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Ribes grossularia

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Acca

Ribes

7.10 Species

A. sellowiana

R. uva-crispa

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Feijoa and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Gooseberry with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.