Feijoa and Tamarillo
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Heart burn
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
3.80 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
3.30 g
18
Sugar
8.20 g
33
1.00 g
99+
Protein
0.98 g
27
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.52
1
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
1.48 mcg
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.27 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.20 mg
8
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
29.80 mg
29
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
2.09 mg
3
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
0.36 g
24
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
321.00 mg
16
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.57 mg
22
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.44 mg
19
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
10.70 mg
33
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
20.60 mg
13
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
38.90 mg
10
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.11 mg
29
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
40
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
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+
84.00 g
40
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
31.00 kcal
22
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
36.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
80.00 kcal
11
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
72.00 kcal
15
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
195.00 kcal
27
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
180.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
South Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.8-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Rainfall, Warm
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).
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
New Zealand
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Myrtales
Solanales
Family
Myrtaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Acca
Solanum
Species
A. sellowiana
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Myrtle
Nightshade
Difference Between Feijoa and Tamarillo
We might think that Feijoa and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Myrtales and Solanales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
