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
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., 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 g
24
14.30 g
30
Fiber
Not Available
5.40 g
8
Sugar
Not Available
8.90 g
30
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg
25
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg
7
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
26
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg
2
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg
9
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
Not Available
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg
15
417.00 mg
10
Iron
1.54 mg
9
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
55.00 mg
4
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
24.00 mg
10
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.27 mg
11
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
59.00 mg
5
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.26 mg
18
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg
11
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
107.00 mg
18
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
81.96 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.86 g
12
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
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
283.00 kcal
20
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal
8
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
28
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
29
340.00 kcal
11
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
No
No
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
6-6.5
4.5-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Canada
Top Exporter
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
