Guava and Salmonberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
10.10 g
99+
Fiber
5.40 g
8
1.90 g
27
Sugar
8.90 g
30
3.70 g
99+
Protein
2.50 g
5
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
50.00 mcg
12
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.47 mg
32
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.17 mg
37
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
9.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
1.61 mg
4
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
14.80 mcg
6
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
110.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
14.00 mg
8
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
15.00 mg
19
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.28 mg
10
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
1.10 mg
3
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.03 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
88.21 g
18
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.56 g
21
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
47.00 kcal
26
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Inside Color
White
Pink
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.7-7.2
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Moist
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.
- The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
India
United States of America
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Canada, Mexico
Top Importer
Canada
Not Available
Top Exporter
India
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Rubus spectabilis
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Psidium
Rubus
Species
Psidium guajava
R. spectabilis
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Guava and Salmonberry
We might think that Guava and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Salmonberry with peel is 68.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
