Feijoa and Rambutan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Unknown
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, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
15.70 g
22
Fiber
6.40 g
7
2.80 g
22
Sugar
8.20 g
33
15.70 g
6
Protein
0.98 g
27
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.79 mg
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
1.90 mg
5
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
1.00 mg
3
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
79.50 g
99+
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
0.00 kcal
30
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
150.00 kcal
36
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
82.00 kcal
10
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
105.00 kcal
9
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Humid
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).
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
China
Singapore
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Acca
Nephelium
Species
A. sellowiana
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Feijoa and Rambutan
We might think that Feijoa and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
