Feijoa and Honeydew
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
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
9.09 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
0.80 g
38
Sugar
8.20 g
33
8.12 g
34
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.42 mg
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.16 mg
39
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.09 mg
16
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
18.00 mg
39
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
2.90 mcg
21
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
228.00 mg
32
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
18.00 mg
6
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.09 mg
24
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.70 mcg
9
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
33.00 mg
21
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
26.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
89.82 g
12
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.41 g
32
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
36.00 kcal
19
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
36.00 kcal
24
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
268.00 kcal
24
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
290.00 kcal
11
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Melon
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
France
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
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).
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Cucumis melo
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
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Acca
Cucumis
Species
A. sellowiana
C. melo
Generic Group
Myrtle
Gourd
Difference Between Feijoa and Honeydew
We might think that Feijoa and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Honeydew with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
