Feijoa and Pineapple
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
13.12 g
37
Fiber
6.40 g
7
1.40 g
32
Sugar
8.20 g
33
9.85 g
23
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.08 mg
10
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.21 mg
29
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.11 mg
13
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
18.00 mcg
17
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
47.80 mg
17
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
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
109.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.29 mg
36
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
8.00 mg
40
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.93 mg
4
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
17.00 mg
27
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
23.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
6.00 mg
13
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
86.00 g
33
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.22 g
99+
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
50.00 kcal
14
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
50.00 kcal
15
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
245.00 kcal
31
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
52.00 kcal
21
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
53.00 kcal
27
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
265.00 kcal
13
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
303.00 kcal
17
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Central America, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Hot, Sunny
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).
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Order
Myrtales
Poales
Family
Myrtaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Acca
Ananas
Species
A. sellowiana
A. comosus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Pineapple
Difference Between Feijoa and Pineapple
We might think that Feijoa and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Myrtales and Poales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
