Feijoa and Japanese Persimmon
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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
18.59 g
15
Fiber
6.40 g
7
3.60 g
17
Sugar
8.20 g
33
12.53 g
14
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.58 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
81.00 mcg
7
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
7.50 mg
99+
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
159.00 mcg
6
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
834.00 mcg
1
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
161.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.36 mg
12
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
17
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
4.00 mg
34
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
39.00 mg
38
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
80.32 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.33 g
36
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
70.00 kcal
13
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
274.00 kcal
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
90.00 kcal
11
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
284.00 kcal
25
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
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
No
Yes
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Ericales
Family
Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Acca
Diospyros
Species
A. sellowiana
D. kaki
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
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 Not Available and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
