Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Red
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
North America
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
India
United States of America
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Canada
Europe
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Myrtle
Heath
Difference Between Guava and Cranberry
We might think that Guava and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Cranberry with peel is 68.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Cranberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Cranberry is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.