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 Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
NA
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
Canada
China
Top Exporter
India
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cactaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
H. undatus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Cactus
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.