Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Green
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm
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).
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
New Zealand
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Turkey
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Family
Myrtaceae
Vitaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Myrtle
Grape
Difference Between Feijoa and Raisin
We might think that Feijoa and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Raisin with peel is Not Available and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Raisin 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 Raisin is Myrtales and Vitales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.