Feijoa and Papaya
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
10.82 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
1.70 g
29
Sugar
8.20 g
33
7.82 g
39
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.50 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
47.00 mcg
13
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
36
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.36 mg
40
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.19 mg
33
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
62.00 mg
11
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.30 mg
23
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
1,828.00 mcg
4
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
Not Available
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.26 g
30
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
182.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
8.00 mg
11
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
21.00 mg
12
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.08 mg
25
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
37
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
11.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
88.00 g
21
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.60 g
20
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
43.00 kcal
17
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.28 kcal
22
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
258.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
57.00 kcal
24
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
220.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Melon, 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
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm, Without frosts
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).
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
India
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Carica papaya
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
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Myrtaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Acca
Carica
Species
A. sellowiana
C. papaya
Generic Group
Myrtle
Papaya
Difference Between Feijoa and Papaya
We might think that Feijoa and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Papaya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Papaya 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 Papaya is Myrtales and Brassicales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
