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
  
  
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
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
  
1
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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 Dried Form
325.00 kcal
  
13
276.00 kcal
  
22
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
  
11
257.00 kcal
  
33
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
  
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
  
Eastern United States
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
  
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-7
  
6.5-7.5
  
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'.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
No
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
China
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Ebenaceae
  
Genus
Psidium
  
Diospyros
  
Species
Psidium guajava
  
D. virginiana
  
Generic Group
Myrtle
  
Not Available