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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
  
1
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
  
13
308.00 kcal
  
16
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
150.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
  
11
164.00 kcal
  
99+
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
  
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
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 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.