Guava and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
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
Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
5.40 g
8
2.80 g
22
Sugar
8.90 g
30
3.98 g
99+
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Crispy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Taiwan
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Europe
Top Exporter
India
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Psidium
Averrhoa
Species
Psidium guajava
A. carambola
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
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.
