Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
India
Brazil
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
Canada
Brazil
Top Exporter
India
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Psidium Guajava
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
Psidium guajava
P. edulis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Passion Flower
Difference Between Guava and Passionfruit
We might think that Guava and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Passionfruit with peel is 68.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Myrtales and Malpighiales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.