Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 g12.14 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.40 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.90 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
2.50 g0.40 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 mcg76.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg0.02 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 mg0.18 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mgNA
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 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mgNA
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5,204.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.95 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg266.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.26 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
18.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
22.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.05 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
40.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.23 mg0.04 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 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
288.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA2.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
80.80 g86.73 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.40 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal67.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
240.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
340.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
Japan
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Canada
China
Top Exporter
India
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Psidium
Eriobotrya
Species
Psidium guajava
E. japonica
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose