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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
White, Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
South Pacific
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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.
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
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
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.