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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, 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
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Black, Red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny
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.
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
Canada
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Adoxaceae
Myrtaceae
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.