Feijoa and Jambul
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
14.00 g
32
Fiber
6.40 g
7
0.60 g
39
Sugar
8.20 g
33
Not Available
Protein
0.98 g
27
1.00 g
26
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.25 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
11.85 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
Not Available
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.23 g
32
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
55.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
1.41 mg
10
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
26.20 mg
3
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
11.65 mg
31
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
35.00 mg
3
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
Not Available
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
15.60 mg
30
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
84.75 g
38
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
60.00 kcal
18
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
80.00 kcal
13
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
White
Purple
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Humid, Rainfall
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).
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
India
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
New Zealand
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Eugenia cumini
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
Syzygium
Species
A. sellowiana
S. cumini
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Feijoa and Jambul
We might think that Feijoa and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Jambul with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Jambul 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 Jambul is Myrtales and Myrtales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
