Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Olea europaea
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Oleaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
O. europaea
Generic Group
Myrtle
Olive
Difference Between Guava and Olive
We might think that Guava and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Olive with peel is 68.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Olive is Myrtales and Lamiales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.