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 Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
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
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
Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm, 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).
- 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.
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
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Carica papaya
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Myrtaceae
Caricaceae
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 and 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.