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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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

18.40 g14.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

7.00 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.00 g8.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.66 g2.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.18
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0.60 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

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.95 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg417.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.60 mg0.26 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

38.00 mg18.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

5.00 mg22.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg40.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.50 mg0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.23 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg112.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

162.00 mg288.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.80 g80.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

73.00 kcal68.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal68.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal325.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal55.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn
All seasons

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Red
Green, Pink, Yellow

Inside Color

Magenta
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Europe
Central America, Mexico, South America

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
  • 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

United States of America
India

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

-
Canada

Top Exporter

-
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra
Psidium guajava

Synonym

Sambucus
Psidium Guajava

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Rosidae

Order

Dipsacales
Myrtales

Family

Adoxaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Sambucus
Psidium

Species

S. nigra
Psidium guajava

Generic Group

Moschatel
Myrtle

Difference Between Elderberry and Guava

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Guava with peel is 73.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Guava is Dipsacales and Myrtales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.