Guava

Miracle fruit

Guava and Miracle fruit

Guava

Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.30 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.40 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.90 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.50 g1.00 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 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 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

5,204.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.95 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

417.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.26 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

18.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

22.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.23 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

40.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.15 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.23 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

112.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

288.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

80.80 g80.50 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

68.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal351.00 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 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

Season

All seasons

Monsoon

Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Dark red

Inside Color

White

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-74.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Rainfall

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.

The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

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

Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

Canada

Top Exporter

India

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Psidium Guajava

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Myrtales

Ericales

Family

Myrtaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Psidium

Synsepalum

Species

Psidium guajava

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Guava and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Miracle fruit with peel is 68.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.