Guava

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.30 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

5.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.90 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.50 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5,204.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.95 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

417.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.26 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

18.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

22.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

40.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.15 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.23 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

112.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

288.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

80.80 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

240.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

340.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-74.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Canada

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Psidium

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

Psidium guajava

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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Difference Between Guava and Carambola

We might think that Guava and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Carambola is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Carambola with peel is 68.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Carambola 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 Carambola is Myrtales and Oxalidales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.