Guava and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
22.80 g
11
Fiber
5.40 g
8
2.60 g
23
Sugar
8.90 g
30
12.20 g
15
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
7.60 mg
13
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
74.90 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Warm
Facts
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
India
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Canada
Europe
Top Exporter
India
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Myrtales
Zingiberales
Family
Myrtaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Psidium
Musa
Species
Psidium guajava
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Myrtle
Banana
Difference Between Guava and Banana
We might think that Guava and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Banana with peel is 68.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Banana 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 Banana is Myrtales and Zingiberales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
