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Feijoa and Salmonberry


Salmonberry and Feijoa


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease  
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties  

General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold  
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles  

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
NA  
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction  
Allergic reaction  

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)  
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 g  
38
10.10 g  
99+

Fiber
6.40 g  
7
1.90 g  
27

Sugar
8.20 g  
33
3.70 g  
99+

Protein
0.98 g  
27
0.90 g  
30

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.09  
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available  
50.00 mcg  
12

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
40
0.06 mg  
15

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg  
99+
0.47 mg  
32

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg  
24
0.17 mg  
37

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
25
0.08 mg  
21

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg  
11
17.00 mcg  
18

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg  
26
9.20 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg  
32
1.61 mg  
4

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg  
19
14.80 mcg  
6

Lycopene
5.00 mcg  
7
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg  
26
Not Available  

Fat
0.60 g  
14
0.33 g  
25

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
172.00 mg  
99+
110.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.14 mg  
99+
0.40 mg  
29

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
14.00 mg  
8

Calcium
17.00 mg  
24
13.00 mg  
28

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
15.00 mg  
19

Zinc
0.06 mg  
27
0.28 mg  
10

Phosphorus
19.00 mg  
26
27.00 mg  
19

Manganese
0.08 mg  
34
1.10 mg  
3

Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.03 mg  
99+

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
58.00 mg  
13
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
214.00 mg  
9
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
83.28 g  
99+
88.21 g  
18

Ash
0.38 g  
34
0.56 g  
21

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
47.00 kcal  
26

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  
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal  
40
55.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal  
24
120.00 kcal  
36

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
18
360.00 kcal  
9

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Berry  

Season
Autumn, Winter  
All seasons  

Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu  
Golden ruby and Olympic Double  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Green  
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow  

Inside Color
White  
Pink  

Shape
Oval  
Oval  

Texture
Succulent  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet  

Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay  
North America  

Grows on
Not Available  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy  
Loam  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
5.7-7.2  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm  
Moist  

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 name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
  • In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
  • Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Not Available  

Beer
Yes  
Not Available  

Spirits
Yes  
Not Available  

Cocktails
Yes  
Not Available  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand  
United States of America  

Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America  
Canada, Mexico  

Top Importer
China  
Not Available  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
Not Available  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana  
Rubus spectabilis  

Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Myrtales  
Rosales  

Family
Myrtaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Acca  
Rubus  

Species
A. sellowiana  
R. spectabilis  

Generic Group
Myrtle  
Not Available  

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Difference Between Feijoa and Salmonberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Salmonberry with peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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