Guava and Rambutan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Unknown
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, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
15.70 g
22
Fiber
5.40 g
8
2.80 g
22
Sugar
8.90 g
30
15.70 g
6
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.79 mg
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
1.90 mg
5
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
1.00 mg
3
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
79.50 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
0.00 kcal
30
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
150.00 kcal
36
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
82.00 kcal
10
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
105.00 kcal
9
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Thailand
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Canada
Singapore
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Psidium
Nephelium
Species
Psidium guajava
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Guava and Rambutan
We might think that Guava and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Rambutan with peel is 68.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Rambutan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Guava and Rambutan is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
