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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, 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, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

14.30 g24.23 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.40 g9.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.90 g6.23 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.50 g3.33 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.22
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.54 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg1.01 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg20.80 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg3.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.24 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

5,204.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg12.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.95 g33.49 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

417.00 mg356.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.26 mg2.43 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

18.00 mg14.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

22.00 mg32.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg1.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

40.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.15 mg1.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.23 mg0.44 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg10.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

112.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

288.00 mg366.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg37.60 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g47.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.97 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal354.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal354.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

68.00 kcal354.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal660.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal443.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal298.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons
All seasons

Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Pink, Yellow
Brown, Green

Inside Color

White
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Crispy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America
America, India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Sand

Soil pH

4.5-73.5-8.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Hot, Humid

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.
  • Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
  • Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
  • Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
Indonesia

Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

Canada
United States of America

Top Exporter

India
Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Psidium guajava
Cocos nucifera

Synonym

Psidium Guajava
Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Arecidae

Order

Myrtales
Arecales

Family

Myrtaceae
Arecaceae

Genus

Psidium
Cocos

Species

Psidium guajava
C. nucifera

Generic Group

Myrtle
Arecaceae

Difference Between Guava and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Coconut with peel is 68.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Coconut 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 Coconut is Myrtales and Arecales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.