Feijoa and Plum

Feijoa

Plum

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.92 g

11.42 g

99+

Fiber

6.40 g

1.40 g

Sugar

8.20 g

9.92 g

Protein

0.98 g

0.70 g

99+

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Not Available

17.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg

99+

0.42 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg

0.14 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.03 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg

5.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg

9.50 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg

0.26 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg

6.40 mcg

Lycopene

5.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg

73.00 mcg

Choline

Not Available

1.90 mg

Fat

0.60 g

0.28 g

Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg

99+

157.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.14 mg

99+

0.17 mg

99+

Sodium

3.00 mg

0.00 mg

Calcium

17.00 mg

6.00 mg

Magnesium

9.00 mg

7.00 mg

Zinc

0.06 mg

0.10 mg

Phosphorus

19.00 mg

16.00 mg

Manganese

0.08 mg

0.05 mg

99+

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.06 mg

Selenium

Not Available

0.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

214.00 mg

44.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

7.00 mg

Water Content

83.28 g

99+

87.02 g

Ash

0.38 g

0.40 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

46.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

49.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal

240.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

63.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal

71.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal

310.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal

294.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

Summer

Varieties

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

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green

Pink, Purple, Red

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Succulent

Grainy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Caucasus

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-6.5

5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Cold

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).

In china, plums are used for production of wine.
A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand

China

Other Countries

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

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

New Zealand

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Prunus domestica

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Rosales

Family

Myrtaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Acca

Prunus

Species

A. sellowiana

P. domestica

Generic Group

Myrtle

Rose

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Difference Between Feijoa and Plum

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Plum with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Plum 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 Plum is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.