Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Origin
South Pacific
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
- 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.
Top Producer
Jamaica
India
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Jamaica
India
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Species
A. altilis
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Mulberry
Myrtle
Difference Between Breadfruit and Guava
We might think that Breadfruit and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit and Guava is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.