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Guava and Loquat


Loquat and Guava


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
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, 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 g  
30
12.14 g  
40

Fiber
5.40 g  
8
1.70 g  
29

Sugar
8.90 g  
30
Not Available  

Protein
2.50 g  
5
0.40 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18  
9
0.03  
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg  
16
76.00 mcg  
8

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg  
13
0.02 mg  
39

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.02 mg  
35

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg  
7
0.18 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg  
6
Not Available  

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
14
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg  
3
14.00 mcg  
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg  
1
Not Available  

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg  
15
Not Available  

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
24
Not Available  

Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg  
1
Not Available  

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
Not Available  

Choline
7.60 mg  
13
Not Available  

Fat
0.95 g  
7
0.20 g  
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
417.00 mg  
10
266.00 mg  
24

Iron
0.26 mg  
39
0.28 mg  
37

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
18.00 mg  
23
16.00 mg  
25

Magnesium
22.00 mg  
11
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
0.23 mg  
12
0.05 mg  
28

Phosphorus
40.00 mg  
8
27.00 mg  
19

Manganese
0.15 mg  
21
0.15 mg  
22

Copper
0.23 mg  
5
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
112.00 mg  
6
13.00 mg  
28

Omega 6s
288.00 mg  
5
77.00 mg  
26

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
2.00 mg  
15

Water Content
80.80 g  
99+
86.73 g  
29

Ash
1.40 g  
5
0.50 g  
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal  
15
47.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal  
13
Not Available  

Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal  
19
67.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal  
25
Not Available  

Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal  
21
Not Available  

Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal  
11
Not Available  

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
No  
No  

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
4.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

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
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

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  

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Difference Between Guava and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Loquat with peel is 68.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Loquat 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 Loquat is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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