Apricot and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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.
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
11.00 g
99+
14.30 g
30
Fiber
2.00 g
26
5.40 g
8
Sugar
9.00 g
28
8.90 g
30
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.80 mg
29
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-8
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
France
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Prunus
Psidium
Species
P. armeniaca
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Rose
Myrtle
Difference Between Apricot and Guava
We might think that Apricot and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Guava with peel is 48.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Guava belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Guava is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
