Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g7.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.40 gNA
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.90 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
2.50 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.180.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg225.60 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg0.40 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mgNA
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5,204.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.95 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg143.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.26 mg0.20 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg6.90 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
18.00 mg11.80 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
22.00 mg17.60 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
40.00 mg10.80 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.23 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
288.00 mg27.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA12.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
80.80 g82.20 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.40 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
240.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
340.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Black
Inside Color
White
Maroon
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
North America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Not Available
Soil pH
4.5-75.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold
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.
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
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
India
Turkey
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Canada
France
Top Exporter
India
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
Not Available
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Psidium
Prunus
Species
Psidium guajava
P. serotina
Generic Group
Myrtle
Cherry