Fig and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
19.20 g
13
14.30 g
30
Fiber
2.90 g
21
5.40 g
8
Sugar
16.30 g
5
8.90 g
30
Protein
0.80 g
37
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
4.70 mg
26
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
France
Canada
Top Exporter
Turkey
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Ficus
Psidium
Species
Ficus carica
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Mulberry
Myrtle
Difference Between Fig and Guava
We might think that Fig and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Guava with peel is 74.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig 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 Fig and Guava is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
