Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Brown, Green
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
China
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Myrtle
Kiwi
Difference Between Guava and Green Kiwi
We might think that Guava and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Green Kiwi with peel is 68.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.