Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
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, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
India
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid, 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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
Species
Psidium guajava
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Guava and Jackfruit
We might think that Guava and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Jackfruit with peel is 68.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Jackfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Jackfruit is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.