Guava

Dragonfruit

Guava and Dragonfruit

Guava

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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

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)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.30 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.40 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.90 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.50 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg1.90 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.95 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

417.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.26 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

18.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

22.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.23 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

40.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.15 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

112.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

288.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

80.80 g87.00 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 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

68.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

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

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Bland

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny

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.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Canada

China

Top Exporter

India

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Psidium Guajava

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Myrtaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Psidium

Hylocereus

Species

Psidium guajava

H. undatus

Generic Group

Myrtle

Cactus

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Difference Between Guava and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Dragonfruit with peel is 68.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Myrtales and Caryophyllales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.