Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
America
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
NA
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
Canada
China
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose
Difference Between Guava and Boysenberry
We might think that Guava and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Boysenberry with peel is 68.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.