Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
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
NA
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Green
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
India
New Zealand
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
China
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Myrtle
Myrtle
Difference Between Guava and Feijoa
We might think that Guava and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Feijoa with peel is 68.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Myrtales and Myrtales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.