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Guava and Blackcurrant


Blackcurrant and Guava


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  

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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.

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