Guava and Lemon
Benefits
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
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
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
9.30 g
99+
Fiber
5.40 g
8
2.80 g
22
Sugar
8.90 g
30
2.50 g
99+
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.19 mg
34
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
53.00 mg
15
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
11.00 mcg
30
Choline
7.60 mg
13
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
63.00 mg
28
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
88.98 g
15
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
29.00 kcal
24
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
22.00 kcal
27
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
267.00 kcal
25
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
21.00 kcal
25
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
22.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
285.00 kcal
24
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot, Sunny
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Psidium
Citrus
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 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 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.
