Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Barbados
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- 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
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 paradisi
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Feijoa
We might think that White Grapefruit and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Feijoa belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.