Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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, Don't eat after meal, 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Pink, Red
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Barbados
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid, 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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Japan
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Psidium guajava
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Myrtle
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Guava and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Guava and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 68.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava and Pink Grapefruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Pink Grapefruit is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.