Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
China, India
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot, 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.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Mexico
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
C. limon
Generic Group
Myrtle
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Guava and Lemon
We might think that Guava and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Lemon with peel is 68.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Lemon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Lemon is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.