Guava

Damson

Guava and Damson

Guava

Damson

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.30 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.40 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.90 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.50 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 681

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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 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg6.40 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 mcg73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.95 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

417.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.26 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

18.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

22.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

40.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.15 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.23 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 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 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

80.80 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.40 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

68.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal63.00 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 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Summer

Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Dark purple

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Grainy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Cold

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.

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

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

United Kingdom

Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

Canada

United States of America

Top Exporter

India

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Psidium Guajava

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Rosales

Family

Myrtaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Psidium

Prunus

Species

Psidium guajava

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Guava and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Damson with peel is 68.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Damson 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 Damson is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.