Guava and Cranberry
Benefits
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
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
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
12.20 g
39
Fiber
5.40 g
8
4.60 g
12
Sugar
8.90 g
30
4.04 g
99+
Protein
2.50 g
5
0.39 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.03
25
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
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.30 mg
14
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.06 mg
30
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
1.00 mcg
34
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
13.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
1.20 mg
7
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
5.10 mcg
14
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
91.00 mcg
14
Choline
7.60 mg
13
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.13 g
40
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
85.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
13.00 mg
33
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.36 mg
11
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
33.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
87.13 g
25
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.20 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
42.00 kcal
21
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
151.00 kcal
2
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
54.00 kcal
26
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
164.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
4.5-5
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Ericales
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Psidium
Vaccinium
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 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 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.
