Guava

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Guava and Acorn squash

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Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

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

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.30 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.3.1 Fiber

5.40 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.4.2 Sugar

8.90 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.5 Protein

2.50 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.5.2 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.08

0.02 0.52

2.6 Vitamins

2.6.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.6.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.6.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.6.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.6.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.6.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.6.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.6.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.6.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mgNA

0 3.81

2.6.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.6.11 Lycopene

5,204.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.6.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.6.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.7 Fat

0.95 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.8 Minerals

2.8.1 Potassium

417.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.8.2 Iron

0.26 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.8.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.8.4 Calcium

18.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.8.5 Magnesium

22.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.8.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.8.7 Phosphorus

40.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.8.8 Manganese

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.8.9 Copper

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.8.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.9 Fatty Acids

2.9.1 Omega 3s

112.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.9.2 Omega 6s

288.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.10 Sterol

2.10.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.11 Water Content

80.80 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.12 Ash

1.40 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Canada

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Psidium

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

Psidium guajava

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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Difference Between Guava and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Acorn squash with peel is 68.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Acorn squash 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 Guava and Acorn squash is Myrtales and Cucurbitales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.