Pomegranate and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
12.92 g
38
Fiber
4.00 g
14
6.40 g
7
Sugar
13.67 g
10
8.20 g
33
Protein
1.67 g
13
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Green
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Iran
New Zealand
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Punica malus
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Myrtales
Family
Lythraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Punica
Acca
Species
P. granatum
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Myrtle
Difference Between Pomegranate and Feijoa
We might think that Pomegranate and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and Feijoa is Myrtales and Myrtales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
