Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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.
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
33.50 g14.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA5.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA8.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g2.50 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.020.18
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA31.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
NA0.07 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
NA0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
NA1.08 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.45 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA49.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg228.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA2.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA5,204.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.95 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
310.00 mg417.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
2.50 mg0.26 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
27.00 mg18.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
NA22.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
26.00 mg40.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.23 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA112.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA288.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
64.40 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.90 g1.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal68.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcal325.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA57.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal55.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Eastern United States
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-7.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Myrtales
Family
Ebenaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Psidium
Species
D. virginiana
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle