Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
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
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
Chile, Peru
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Bushes
Not Available
Soil Type
NA
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
New Zealand
Other Countries
NA
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
China
Top Exporter
Colombia
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
Physalis
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Physalis and Feijoa
We might think that Physalis and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Feijoa with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Feijoa belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Feijoa is Solanales and Myrtales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.