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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Unknown
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid
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.
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
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae
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.