Guava and Breadfruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
27.12 g
6
Fiber
5.40 g
8
4.90 g
11
Sugar
8.90 g
30
11.00 g
17
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.07 g
22
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
22.00 mcg
19
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.90 mg
11
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.46 mg
5
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
29.00 mg
31
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
7.60 mg
13
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.23 g
32
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
490.00 mg
5
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.54 mg
23
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
25.00 mg
9
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
30.00 mg
17
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.06 mg
99+
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.08 mg
26
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
70.65 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.93 g
10
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
103.00 kcal
4
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
300.00 kcal
3
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
80.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
White, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Tough
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bland
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
South Pacific
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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 milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Jamaica
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Psidium
Artocarpus
Species
Psidium guajava
A. altilis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Mulberry
Difference Between Guava and Breadfruit
We might think that Guava and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Breadfruit with peel is 68.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Breadfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Breadfruit is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
