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
NA
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
NA
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
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)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Dark red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet-Sour
NA, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
West Africa
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Rainfall
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.
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
Canada
Not Available
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available 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.