Guava and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
15.40 g
24
Fiber
5.40 g
8
Not Available
Sugar
8.90 g
30
Not Available
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
Not Available
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.26 mg
39
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
81.96 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
63.00 kcal
16
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
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
270.00 kcal
29
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
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Black
Inside Color
White
Grey
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, Moist
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.
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
India
Russia
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Not Available
Top Exporter
India
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Not Available
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Psidium
Ribes
Species
Psidium guajava
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Myrtle
Saxifrage
Difference Between Guava and Blackcurrant
We might think that Guava and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Blackcurrant with peel is 68.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
