Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Side Effects
NA
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
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
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Clusiaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
G. mangostana
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Feijoa
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Feijoa with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Feijoa is Malpighiales and Myrtales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.