Feijoa and Olive
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
3.84 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
3.30 g
18
Sugar
8.20 g
33
0.54 g
99+
Protein
0.98 g
27
1.03 g
24
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.26
3
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
20.00 mcg
20
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
37
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.24 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
3.81 mg
1
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
1.40 mcg
28
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
510.00 mcg
2
Choline
Not Available
14.20 mg
1
Fat
0.60 g
14
15.32 g
2
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
42.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.49 mg
25
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1,556.00 mg
1
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
52.00 mg
5
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
4.00 mg
99+
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.12 mg
16
Selenium
Not Available
0.90 mcg
8
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
92.00 mg
8
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
1,215.00 mg
2
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
75.28 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
4.53 g
2
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
115.00 kcal
5
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
467.00 kcal
4
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
119.00 kcal
4
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
7-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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).
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Spain
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Italy
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Olea europaea
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
Lamiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Acca
Olea
Species
A. sellowiana
O. europaea
Generic Group
Myrtle
Olive
Difference Between Feijoa and Olive
We might think that Feijoa and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Olive with peel is Not Available and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Feijoa and Olive is Myrtales and Lamiales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
