Feijoa

Red Currant

Feijoa and Red Currant

Feijoa

Red Currant

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

12.92 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.20 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.60 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

172.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.14 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

17.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

19.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

214.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.28 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Red

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

New Zealand

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Acca

Ribes

7.10 Species

A. sellowiana

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Saxifrage

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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 Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available 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.