Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Melon
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Green
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Southern Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Dry, Hot
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).
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Gourd
Difference Between Feijoa and Watermelon
We might think that Feijoa and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Watermelon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.