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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.30 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

5.40 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.90 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.50 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5,204.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.95 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

417.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.26 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

18.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

22.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

40.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.15 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.23 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

112.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

288.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

80.80 g79.11 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Pink

4.7 Shape

Round

Conical

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Canada

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Psidium

Ficus

7.10 Species

Psidium guajava

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Mulberry

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Difference Between Guava and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Fig with peel is 68.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Fig 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 Fig is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.