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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal
  
22
300.00 kcal
  
18
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
  
Acca sellowiana
  
Synonym
Citrus grandis
  
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
  
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
  
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.