Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
69.21 g14.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
8.00 g5.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
13.00 g8.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
14.07 g2.50 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.200.18
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg31.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg1.08 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.45 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg49.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg228.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 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
14.2
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Fat
1.00 g0.95 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
840.00 mg417.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
9.00 mg0.26 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
24.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
100.00 mg18.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
0.00 mg22.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
2.70 mg0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
0.00 mg40.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
2.00 mg0.23 mg
0
2
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Selenium
63.70 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg112.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg288.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
0.00 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.00 g1.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal68.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal325.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA57.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal55.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Scarlet red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Tough
Crispy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Unknown
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6.8-8.14.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
China
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Myrtales
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Lycium
Psidium
Species
L. barbarum
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle