Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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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
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Myrtle
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Difference Between Guava and American Persimmon
We might think that Guava and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and American Persimmon with peel is 68.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and American Persimmon is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.