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Pomelo and Feijoa


Feijoa and Pomelo


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection   
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease   

General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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   
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   
NA   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain   
Allergic reaction   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
9.62 g   
99+
12.92 g   
38

Fiber
1.00 g   
36
6.40 g   
7

Sugar
Not Available   
8.20 g   
33

Protein
0.76 g   
38
0.98 g   
27

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
18
0.05   
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
28
0.01 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
32
0.02 mg   
40

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.22 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available   
0.23 mg   
24

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
25

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available   
23.00 mcg   
11

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
61.00 mg   
12
32.90 mg   
26

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.16 mg   
32

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
3.50 mcg   
19

Lycopene
Not Available   
5.00 mcg   
7

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
27.00 mcg   
26

Fat
0.04 g   
99+
0.60 g   
14

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
216.00 mg   
34
172.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.11 mg   
99+
0.14 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
3.00 mg   
17

Calcium
4.00 mg   
99+
17.00 mg   
24

Magnesium
6.00 mg   
29
9.00 mg   
26

Zinc
0.08 mg   
25
0.06 mg   
27

Phosphorus
17.00 mg   
28
19.00 mg   
26

Manganese
0.02 mg   
99+
0.08 mg   
34

Copper
0.05 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
Not Available   
58.00 mg   
13

Omega 6s
Not Available   
214.00 mg   
9

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
89.10 g   
14
83.28 g   
99+

Ash
0.50 g   
26
0.38 g   
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
38.00 kcal   
33
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
55.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
747.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal   
34
25.00 kcal   
40

Calories in Jam
Not Available   
220.00 kcal   
24

Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal   
22
300.00 kcal   
18

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tropical   
Tree fruit   

Season
All seasons   
Autumn, Winter   

Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie   
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow   
Green   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
White   

Shape
Round   
Oval   

Texture
Succulent   
Succulent   

Taste
Juicy, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand   
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay   

Grows on
Trees   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy   
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy   

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
6-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Cold, Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
  • Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
  • Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
  • Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
  
  • 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
China   
New Zealand   

Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America   
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America   

Top Importer
Europe   
China   

Top Exporter
United States of America   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus maxima   
Acca sellowiana   

Synonym
Citrus grandis   
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
Sapindales   
Myrtales   

Family
Rutaceae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Citrus   
Acca   

Species
C. maxima   
A. sellowiana   

Generic Group
Citrus fruit   
Myrtle   

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Difference Between Pomelo and Feijoa

We might think that Pomelo and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Feijoa is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Feijoa with peel is 38.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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