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Guava and Cherimoya


Cherimoya and Guava


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate  

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases  
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face  

Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
14.30 g  
30
17.71 g  
18

Fiber
5.40 g  
8
3.00 g  
20

Sugar
8.90 g  
30
12.87 g  
12

Protein
2.50 g  
5
1.57 g  
14

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18  
9
0.09  
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg  
16
Not Available  

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg  
13
0.10 mg  
6

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.13 mg  
5

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg  
7
0.64 mg  
21

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg  
6
0.35 mg  
10

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
14
0.26 mg  
5

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg  
3
23.00 mcg  
11

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg  
1
12.60 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg  
15
0.27 mg  
25

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
24
Not Available  

Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg  
1
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
6.00 mcg  
34

Choline
7.60 mg  
13
Not Available  

Fat
0.95 g  
7
0.68 g  
11

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
417.00 mg  
10
287.00 mg  
20

Iron
0.26 mg  
39
0.27 mg  
38

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
7.00 mg  
12

Calcium
18.00 mg  
23
10.00 mg  
34

Magnesium
22.00 mg  
11
17.00 mg  
17

Zinc
0.23 mg  
12
0.16 mg  
17

Phosphorus
40.00 mg  
8
26.00 mg  
20

Manganese
0.15 mg  
21
0.09 mg  
33

Copper
0.23 mg  
5
0.07 mg  
33

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
Not Available  

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
112.00 mg  
6
318.00 mg  
1

Omega 6s
288.00 mg  
5
56.00 mg  
29

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
80.80 g  
99+
79.39 g  
99+

Ash
1.40 g  
5
0.65 g  
18

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  
75.00 kcal  
9

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
Not Available  

Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal  
21
Not Available  

Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal  
11
Not Available  

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical  
Tropical  

Season
All seasons  
Autumn, Spring, Winter  

Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha  
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Green, Pink, Yellow  
Green, Yellow  

Inside Color
White  
White  

Shape
Round  
Conical  

Texture
Crispy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Sweet-Sour  
Sweet  

Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America  
Ecuador  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy  
Sandy loam  

Soil pH
4.5-7  
6.5-7.6  

Climatic Conditions
Sunny  
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.
  
  • Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
  • The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
  • The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
Spain  

Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand  
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America  

Top Importer
Canada  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
India  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Psidium guajava  
Annona cherimola  

Synonym
Not Available  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Magnollidae  

Order
Myrtales  
Magnoliales  

Family
Myrtaceae  
Annonaceae  

Genus
Psidium  
Annona  

Species
Psidium guajava  
A. cherimola  

Generic Group
Myrtle  
Not Available  

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Difference Between Guava and Cherimoya

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Cherimoya with peel is 68.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Myrtales and Magnoliales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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