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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Purple
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
NA
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
NA
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
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Clusiaceae
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 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 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.