Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen
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, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
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, 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
15.60 g
23
Fiber
6.40 g
7
Not Available
Sugar
8.20 g
33
Not Available
Protein
0.98 g
27
0.50 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
10.00 mcg
27
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
0.03 mcg
35
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
7.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
Not Available
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
48.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
5.49 mg
40
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
13.90 mg
21
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
9.21 mg
38
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.07 mg
33
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
Not Available
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
81.00 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
63.00 kcal
16
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
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Purple
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
NA
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
6-6.5
5-6
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
NA
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).
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
NA
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Garcinia mangostana
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Clusiaceae
Genus
Acca
Garcinia
Species
A. sellowiana
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Myrtales and Malpighiales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
