Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g5.88 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.40 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.90 g3.53 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.50 g0.98 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.180.17
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg0.65 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg0.28 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg2.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg0.30 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg3.50 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 mcg36.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg6.90 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.95 g0.18 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg229.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.26 mg0.23 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
18.00 mg9.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
22.00 mg14.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
40.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.23 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.23 mg0.08 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 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
288.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
80.80 g92.30 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.40 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
240.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
340.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
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, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Myrtales
Solanales
Family
Myrtaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Psidium
Solanum
Species
Psidium guajava
S. melongena
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available