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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
  
1
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
  
24
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
  
18
340.00 kcal
  
11
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
  
Psidium guajava
  
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
  
Not Available
  
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 and 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.