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Guava and Japanese Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

14.30 g18.59 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.40 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.90 g12.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.50 g0.58 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg7.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

5,204.00 mcg159.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg834.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.95 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

417.00 mg161.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.26 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

18.00 mg8.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

22.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

40.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.15 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.23 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

112.00 mg4.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

288.00 mg39.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg4.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g80.32 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.33 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal70.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

68.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal274.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal90.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal284.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

All seasons
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Pink, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America
Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-76.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
China

Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

Canada
United States of America

Top Exporter

India
Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Psidium guajava
Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Psidium Guajava
Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Myrtales
Ericales

Family

Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Psidium
Diospyros

Species

Psidium guajava
D. kaki

Generic Group

Myrtle
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Difference Between Guava and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 68.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.