Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g3.63 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.40 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.90 g1.67 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.50 g0.65 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.180.19
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg2.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg0.03 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg16.40 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 mcg23.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg6.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.95 g0.11 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg147.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.26 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
18.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
22.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
40.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.23 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg5.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
288.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
-7.30 mg
0
87
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Water Content
80.80 g95.23 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.40 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
-12.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
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0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal-
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal-
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal-
17
461
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Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal-
49
420
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Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal-
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Crispy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam
Soil pH
4.5-76-6.8
3.5
10
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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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
France
Top Exporter
India
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
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Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Psidium
Cucumis
Species
Psidium guajava
C. sativus
Generic Group
Myrtle
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