Feijoa

Ugli fruit

Feijoa and Ugli fruit

Feijoa

Ugli fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Gives you energy

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Skin cleansing

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.92 g11.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.40 g2.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.20 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 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 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg70.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.73 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg8.40 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 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.14 mg0.20 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

17.00 mg23.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

19.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg15.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

214.00 mg25.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg24.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.28 g90.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.38 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal45.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal43.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal341.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

55.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Citrus

Season

Autumn, Winter

Dry

Varieties

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

Jamaican Tangelo

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Succulent

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Jamaica

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Loamy

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

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).

The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

New Zealand

Jamaica

Other Countries

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

United States of America

Top Importer

China

Europe

Top Exporter

New Zealand

Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Tangelo, citrus tangelo

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Sapindales

Family

Myrtaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Acca

Citrus

Species

A. sellowiana

C. reticulata × paradisi

Generic Group

Myrtle

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Feijoa and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Ugli fruit with peel is 61.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.