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Feijoa and Lemon


Lemon and Feijoa


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease  
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism  

General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold  
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation  
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
NA  
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction  
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn  

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)  
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
12.92 g  
38
9.30 g  
99+

Fiber
6.40 g  
7
2.80 g  
22

Sugar
8.20 g  
33
2.50 g  
99+

Protein
0.98 g  
27
1.10 g  
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.12  
14

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available  
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
24

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
0.19 mg  
34

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
25
0.08 mg  
20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg  
11
11.00 mcg  
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg  
26
53.00 mg  
15

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg  
32
0.15 mg  
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg  
19
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
5.00 mcg  
7
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg  
26
11.00 mcg  
30

Choline
Not Available  
5.10 mg  
24

Fat
0.60 g  
14
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
172.00 mg  
99+
138.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.14 mg  
99+
0.60 mg  
21

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
17.00 mg  
24
26.00 mg  
17

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.06 mg  
27
0.06 mg  
27

Phosphorus
19.00 mg  
26
16.00 mg  
29

Manganese
0.08 mg  
34
0.03 mg  
99+

Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
Not Available  
0.40 mcg  
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
58.00 mg  
13
26.00 mg  
23

Omega 6s
214.00 mg  
9
63.00 mg  
28

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
83.28 g  
99+
88.98 g  
15

Ash
0.38 g  
34
0.30 g  
38

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
29.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
22.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal  
1
267.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
21.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal  
40
22.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal  
24
250.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
18
285.00 kcal  
24

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Citrus, Tree fruit  

Season
Autumn, Winter  
All seasons  

Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Green  
Yellow, Yellowish-orange  

Inside Color
White  
Yellow  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Succulent  
Succulent  

Taste
Sweet  
Sour  

Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay  
China, India  

Grows on
Not Available  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm  
Hot, Sunny  

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).
  
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  

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  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
China  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
Mexico  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana  
Citrus limon  

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  
Rosidae  

Order
Myrtales  
Sapindales  

Family
Myrtaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Acca  
Citrus  

Species
A. sellowiana  
C. limon  

Generic Group
Myrtle  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Feijoa and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Lemon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Lemon 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 Lemon is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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