Feijoa

Physalis

Feijoa and Physalis

Feijoa

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.92 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.40 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.20 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.60 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.14 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

17.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

19.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

214.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.28 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.38 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

Season

Autumn, Winter

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

White

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Succulent

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.55-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, 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).

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

New Zealand

Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Top Importer

China

Netherlands

Top Exporter

New Zealand

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Myrtales

Solanales

Family

Myrtaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Acca

Physalis

Species

A. sellowiana

Physalis

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Feijoa and Physalis

We might think that Feijoa and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Physalis is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Physalis with peel is 61.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Physalis 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 Physalis is Myrtales and Solanales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.