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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.92 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.40 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.20 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.98 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg426.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.60 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.14 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

17.00 mg21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

214.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.28 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal26.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Green
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

White
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Succulent
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Mexico

Grows on

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Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate

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 name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand
China

Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

China
United States of America

Top Exporter

New Zealand
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Myrtales
Cucurbitales

Family

Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Acca
Cucurbita

Species

A. sellowiana
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Myrtle
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Difference Between Feijoa and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Pumpkin with peel is 61.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.