Banana and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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
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
22.80 g
11
14.30 g
30
Fiber
2.60 g
23
5.40 g
8
Sugar
12.20 g
15
8.90 g
30
Protein
1.10 g
21
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg
17
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.40 mg
1
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.00 mcg
15
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.70 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
9.80 mg
7
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
358.00 mg
11
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
27.00 mg
7
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.30 mg
15
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
1.00 mcg
7
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Phytosterol
36.00 mg
3
Not Available
Water Content
74.90 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
95.29 kcal
6
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
89.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
85.71 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
105.00 kcal
39
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
121.00 kcal
3
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
10
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
36
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
269.00 kcal
30
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-7
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
- 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
India
India
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
Ecuador
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Zingiberales
Myrtales
Family
Musaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Musa
Psidium
Species
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Banana
Myrtle
Difference Between Banana and Guava
We might think that Banana and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Guava with peel is 95.29 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Guava belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Guava is Zingiberales and Myrtales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
