Guava

Quince

Guava and Quince

Guava

Quince

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.30 g15.30 g

1 79.18

1.2.1 Fiber

5.40 g1.90 g

0 10.4

1.2.2 Sugar

8.90 gNA

0 63.35

1.3 Protein

2.50 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

1.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.03

0.02 0.52

1.4 Vitamins

1.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

1.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

1.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

1.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

1.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg0.08 mg

0 1.4

1.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

1.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

1.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg15.00 mg

0 228.3

1.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mgNA

0 3.81

1.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcgNA

0 40.3

1.4.11 Lycopene

5,204.00 mcgNA

0 5204

1.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

1.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

1.5 Fat

0.95 g0.10 g

0 33.49

1.6 Minerals

1.6.1 Potassium

417.00 mg197.00 mg

42 840

1.6.2 Iron

0.26 mg0.70 mg

0.06 9

1.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg4.00 mg

0 1556

1.6.4 Calcium

18.00 mg11.00 mg

1 100

1.6.5 Magnesium

22.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

1.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

1.6.7 Phosphorus

40.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

1.6.8 Manganese

0.15 mgNA

0 3.3

1.6.9 Copper

0.23 mg0.13 mg

0 2

1.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

1.7 Fatty Acids

1.7.1 Omega 3s

112.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

1.7.2 Omega 6s

288.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

1.8 Sterol

1.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

1.9 Water Content

80.80 g83.80 g

0 95.23

1.10 Ash

1.40 g0.40 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal320.00 kcal

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcalNA

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

3.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

3.3 Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Green, Yellow

3.6 Inside Color

White

3.7 Shape

Round

3.8 Texture

Crispy

Crunchy

3.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Tart

3.10 Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

3.11 Grows on

Trees

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-7

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Warm

4 Facts

4.1 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.

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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4.2.3 Spirits

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4.2.4 Cocktails

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4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

India

Turkey

4.3.2 Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

4.3.3 Top Importer

Canada

United States of America

4.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Argentina

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Cydonia oblonga

5.2 Synonym

Not Available

C. vulgaris

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Rosidae

6.7 Order

Myrtales

Rosales

6.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Rosaceae

6.9 Genus

Psidium

Cydonia

6.10 Species

Psidium guajava

C. oblonga

6.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Rose

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Difference Between Guava and Quince

We might think that Guava and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Quince is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Quince with peel is 68.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Quince is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.