Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
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Side Effects
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Allergic reaction
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)
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, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Origin
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Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
New Zealand
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Rambota
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
A. sellowiana
Difference Between Rambutan and Feijoa
We might think that Rambutan and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Feijoa with peel is 69.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan 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 Rambutan and Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.