Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
China, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Hot, 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).
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
P. communis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose
Difference Between Feijoa and Pear
We might think that Feijoa and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Pear with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Pear belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Feijoa and Pear is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.