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, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Green
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Soapberry
Difference Between Feijoa and Lychee
We might think that Feijoa and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Lychee 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 Lychee is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.