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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot, Sunny
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.
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
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Bromeliaceae
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.