Feijoa and Pear
Benefits
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
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
15.23 g
26
Fiber
6.40 g
7
3.10 g
19
Sugar
8.20 g
33
9.75 g
24
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
Not Available
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green
Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Pear
Texture
Succulent
Grainy
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
China, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.5
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Hot, 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).
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Pyrus communis
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
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Acca
Pyrus
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 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 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.
