Guava and Purple Mangosteen
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
NA
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
NA
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
15.60 g
23
Fiber
5.40 g
8
Not Available
Sugar
8.90 g
30
Not Available
Protein
2.50 g
5
0.50 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
10.00 mcg
27
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
0.03 mcg
35
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
7.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
Not Available
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
Not Available
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
48.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
5.49 mg
40
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
13.90 mg
21
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
9.21 mg
38
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.07 mg
33
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+
81.00 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
63.00 kcal
16
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
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Purple
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
NA
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
4.5-7
5-6
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
Yes
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Clusiaceae
Genus
Psidium
Garcinia
Species
Psidium guajava
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Guava and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Guava and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 68.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Purple Mangosteen belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Purple Mangosteen is Myrtales and Malpighiales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
