Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Inside Color
White
Orange
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Hot
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).
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
Top Producer
New Zealand
Brazil
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Spain
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Feijoa and Orange
We might think that Feijoa and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Orange with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Orange 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 Orange is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.