Guava and Blueberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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, 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
14.49 g
29
Fiber
5.40 g
8
2.40 g
24
Sugar
8.90 g
30
9.96 g
21
Protein
2.50 g
5
0.74 g
39
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
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.42 mg
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.12 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.05 mg
35
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
9.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.57 mg
17
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
19.30 mcg
4
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
80.00 mcg
17
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
77.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.34 mg
13
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
88.00 mg
22
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
26.40 mg
5
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
84.21 g
39
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.24 g
40
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
51.00 kcal
14
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
88.00 kcal
9
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
245.00 kcal
36
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
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Porous, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
4.5-5.5
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
United States of America
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Ericales
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Psidium
Vaccinium
Species
Psidium guajava
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Heath
Difference Between Guava and Blueberry
We might think that Guava and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Blueberry with peel is 68.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
