Guava and Physalis
Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Unknown
Allergy
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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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)
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
13.30 g
36
Fiber
5.40 g
8
0.50 g
40
Sugar
8.90 g
30
3.90 g
99+
Protein
2.50 g
5
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
Not Available
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
Not Available
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
77.00 kcal
9
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
NA
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
4.5-7
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
NA
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
Canada
Netherlands
Top Exporter
India
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Myrtales
Solanales
Family
Myrtaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Psidium
Physalis
Species
Psidium guajava
Physalis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
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.
