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Feijoa and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.92 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.40 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.20 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.98 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.60 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.14 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

17.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

214.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.28 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Green
Red

Inside Color

White
Red

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sour, Tart

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Europe

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

6-6.56-7
3.5 10
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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).
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand
Russia

Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

China
Germany

Top Exporter

New Zealand
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Myrtales
Saxifragales

Family

Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Acca
Ribes

Species

A. sellowiana
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Myrtle
Saxifrage

Difference Between Feijoa and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Red Currant with peel is 61.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.