Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Japan
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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).
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
P. communis
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Rose
Myrtle
Difference Between Pear and Feijoa
We might think that Pear and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Feijoa with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear and Feijoa 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 Pear and Feijoa is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.