Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
Red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
North America
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
- 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
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Heath
Myrtle
Difference Between Cranberry and Guava
We might think that Cranberry and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Guava with peel is 46.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry 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 Cranberry and Guava is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.