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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.92 g62.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.40 g5.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.20 g57.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.98 g2.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.43 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.15 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg1.94 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.14 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 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg3.50 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 mcg2.80 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.60 g0.60 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg628.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.14 mg2.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

17.00 mg74.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg92.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg1.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

214.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.28 g82.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.09 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal239.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal187.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal128.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal28.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal254.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal239.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety

Color

Green
Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color

White
Brown

Shape

Oval
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Succulent
Tough

Taste

Sweet
Sour-Sweet

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Africa

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

6-6.55.6-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

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).
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand
India

Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer

China
United States of America

Top Exporter

New Zealand
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana
Tamarindus indica

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Myrtales
Fabales

Family

Myrtaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Acca
Tamarindus

Species

A. sellowiana
Tamarindus indica

Generic Group

Myrtle
Tamarind Sub

Difference Between Feijoa and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Tamarind with peel is 61.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Myrtales and Fabales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.