Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot, Humid
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.
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
India
Thailand
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
Canada
China
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Psidium Guajava
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Malvaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
D. zibethinus
Difference Between Guava and Durian
We might think that Guava and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Durian with peel is 68.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Durian belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Durian is Myrtales and Malvales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.