Guava and Nectarine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
5.40 g
8
1.70 g
29
Sugar
8.90 g
30
7.90 g
37
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
87.60 g
24
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
44.00 kcal
29
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
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-7
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Sunny, Warm
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 ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Germany
Top Exporter
India
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Prunus persica
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
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Psidium
Prunus
Species
Psidium guajava
P. persica
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose
Difference Between Guava and Nectarine
We might think that Guava and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Nectarine with peel is 68.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
