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Carb Counts for Feijoa

Feijoa Nutritional Information

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Updated June 15, 2008

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Feijoa

Feijoa/Guavasteen/Pineapple Guavas

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The feijoa is a fruit related to the guava family. It is also called the "guavasteen" or pineapple guava. See also common guava and strawberry guava.

Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts for Feijoa

  • ½ cup pureed feijoa: 11 grams effective (net) carbohydrate, plus approximately 2 grams fiber and 59 calories. Exact fiber information is not available for feijoa.

  • 1 medium feijoa (about 2 oz): 5 grams effective (net) carbohydrate and 24 calories. Fiber information not available.

Glycemic Index for Feijoa

There is no scientific study of the glycemic index of feijoas.

More Information About the Glycemic Index

Estimated Glycemic Load of Guava

  • ½ cup pureed feijoa: 5
  • 1 medium feijoa (about 2 oz): 2

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Health Benefits of Guava

There is not very much official nutritional information on the feijoa.

Source:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20.

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