Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
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
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Dry
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
NA
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Jamaica
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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
Jamaica
New Zealand
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Jamaica
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Feijoa
We might think that Ugli fruit and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Feijoa with peel is 45.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.