Guava

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.30 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

5.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.90 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.50 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5,204.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.95 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

417.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.26 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

18.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

22.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

40.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.15 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.23 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

112.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

288.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

80.80 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

All seasons

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

Canada

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Psidium

Ribes

7.10 Species

Psidium guajava

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Guava and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Red Currant with peel is 68.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.