Feijoa and Passionfruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
23.40 g
9
Fiber
6.40 g
7
10.40 g
1
Sugar
8.20 g
33
11.20 g
16
Protein
0.98 g
27
2.20 g
9
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.13 mg
6
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
1.50 mg
4
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
30.00 mg
28
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.70 g
10
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
348.00 mg
13
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
28.00 mg
2
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
29.00 mg
6
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
68.00 mg
3
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
Not Available
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
410.00 mg
3
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
72.93 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.80 g
13
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
97.00 kcal
5
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
410.00 kcal
5
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
110.00 kcal
5
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
51.00 kcal
29
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
330.00 kcal
7
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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).
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Brazil
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
China
Brazil
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Acca
Passiflora
Species
A. sellowiana
P. edulis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Passion Flower
Difference Between Feijoa and Passionfruit
We might think that Feijoa and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Passionfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Myrtales and Malpighiales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
