Feijoa

Japanese Persimmon

Feijoa and Japanese Persimmon

Feijoa

Japanese Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.92 g18.59 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.40 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.20 g12.53 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g0.58 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg7.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.73 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

5.00 mcg159.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg834.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.60 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg161.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.14 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

17.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

19.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg4.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

214.00 mg39.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg4.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.28 g80.32 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.38 g0.33 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal70.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal274.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal90.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal284.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Succulent

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates

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).

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

New Zealand

China

Other Countries

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

New Zealand

Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Myrtales

Ericales

Family

Myrtaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Acca

Diospyros

Species

A. sellowiana

D. kaki

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Feijoa and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 61.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.