Guava and Sour Cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
12.20 g
39
Fiber
5.40 g
8
1.60 g
30
Sugar
8.90 g
30
8.50 g
31
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
173.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.32 mg
33
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
0.11 mg
30
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.10 mg
21
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
44.00 mg
18
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
86.13 g
32
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
50.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
46.00 kcal
18
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
52.00 kcal
28
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
390.00 kcal
5
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Turkey
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Canada
Germany
Top Exporter
India
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Prunus cerasus
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
Prunus
Species
Psidium guajava
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Myrtle
Rose
Difference Between Guava and Sour Cherry
We might think that Guava and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Sour Cherry with peel is 68.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
