Guava and Fig
Benefits
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
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
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
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
19.20 g
13
Fiber
5.40 g
8
2.90 g
21
Sugar
8.90 g
30
16.30 g
5
Protein
2.50 g
5
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
7.60 mg
13
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
79.11 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
450.00 kcal
1
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
White
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-7
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Dry, Warm
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Turkey
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
France
Top Exporter
India
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Psidium
Ficus
Species
Psidium guajava
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Myrtle
Mulberry
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.
