Feijoa

Kumquat

Feijoa and Kumquat

Feijoa

Kumquat

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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

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)

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

Carbs

12.92 g15.90 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.40 g6.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.20 g9.36 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g1.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.12

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.09 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.43 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg43.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg129.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg8.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.60 g0.86 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg486.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.14 mg0.86 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

17.00 mg62.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

19.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

214.00 mg124.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg13.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.28 g80.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.38 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal71.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal71.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal268.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal130.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal245.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal392.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Citrus

Season

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Succulent

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Sweet, Tart

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, 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 entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.

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

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

China

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

New Zealand

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Citrus japonica

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Sapindales

Family

Myrtaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Acca

Citrus

Species

A. sellowiana

C. japonica

Generic Group

Myrtle

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Feijoa and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Kumquat with peel is 61.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.