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Blackcurrant and Guava

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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., Morning time (before lunch)
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

15.40 g14.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g8.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g2.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.18
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg31.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg1.08 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.45 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg49.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg228.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg5,204.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.95 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg417.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.26 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg18.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg22.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg40.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.23 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg112.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg288.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g80.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal68.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal68.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal68.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal325.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal55.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Green, Pink, Yellow

Inside Color

Grey
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Tart
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Asia, Europe
Central America, Mexico, South America

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.54.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
India

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

-
Canada

Top Exporter

-
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Psidium guajava

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Psidium Guajava

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Myrtales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Ribes
Psidium

Species

R. nigrum
Psidium guajava

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Myrtle

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Guava

We might think that Blackcurrant and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Guava is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Guava with peel is 63.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Guava belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Guava is Saxifragales and Myrtales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.