Date and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
14.30 g
30
Fiber
8.00 g
3
5.40 g
8
Sugar
63.35 g
1
8.90 g
30
Protein
2.45 g
6
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.30 mg
17
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
417.00 mg
10
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
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
290.00 kcal
18
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Iraq
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
8-10
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
India
Canada
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Myrtales
Family
Arecaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Psidium
Species
P. dactylifera
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Palm
Myrtle
Difference Between Date and Guava
We might think that Date and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Guava with peel is 282.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Guava is Arecales and Myrtales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
