Guava

Physalis

Guava and Physalis

Guava

Physalis

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Unknown

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

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

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.30 g13.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

5.40 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.90 g3.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.50 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5,204.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg2.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.95 g0.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

417.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.26 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mgNA

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

18.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

22.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

40.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.15 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

112.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

288.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

80.80 gNA

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Bright Yellow, Orange

4.6 Inside Color

White

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

4.10 Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Chile, Peru

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75-6.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Canada

Netherlands

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Colombia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Physalis Peruviana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Psidium

Physalis

7.10 Species

Psidium guajava

Physalis

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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Difference Between Guava and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Physalis with peel is 68.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Physalis 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 Physalis is Myrtales and Solanales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.