Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
Top Exporter
Chile
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Prunus domestica
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
P. domestica
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Rose
Myrtle
Difference Between Plum and Feijoa
We might think that Plum and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Feijoa with peel is 46.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Feijoa is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.