Guava and Pineapple
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
13.12 g
37
Fiber
5.40 g
8
1.40 g
32
Sugar
8.90 g
30
9.85 g
23
Protein
2.50 g
5
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.08 mg
10
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.21 mg
29
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.11 mg
13
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
18.00 mcg
17
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
47.80 mg
17
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
109.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.29 mg
36
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
8.00 mg
40
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.93 mg
4
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
17.00 mg
27
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
23.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
6.00 mg
13
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
86.00 g
33
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.22 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
50.00 kcal
14
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
50.00 kcal
15
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
245.00 kcal
31
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
52.00 kcal
21
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
53.00 kcal
27
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
265.00 kcal
13
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
303.00 kcal
17
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Costa Rica
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Order
Myrtales
Poales
Family
Myrtaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Psidium
Ananas
Species
Psidium guajava
A. comosus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Pineapple
Difference Between Guava and Pineapple
We might think that Guava and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Pineapple with peel is 68.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Myrtales and Poales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
