Feijoa and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
14.30 g
30
Fiber
6.40 g
7
5.40 g
8
Sugar
8.20 g
33
8.90 g
30
Protein
0.98 g
27
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Sunny
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).
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
India
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
Canada
Top Exporter
New Zealand
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
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
Psidium
Species
A. sellowiana
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Myrtle
Myrtle
Difference Between Feijoa and Guava
We might think that Feijoa and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Guava 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 Guava is Myrtales and Myrtales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
