Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g10.70 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
5.40 g1.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.90 g6.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.50 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.180.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg58.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg13.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg31.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg0.13 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg1,419.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg7.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.95 g0.14 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg135.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.26 mg0.08 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
18.00 mg22.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
22.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
40.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.15 mg0.02 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.23 mg0.03 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg8.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
288.00 mg29.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
80.80 g88.06 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.40 g0.36 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA42.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal39.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Pink, Red
Inside Color
White
Pink
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Barbados
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-76-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid, Warm
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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Japan
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Citrus paradisi
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
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Psidium
Citrus
Species
Psidium guajava
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Myrtle
Citrus fruit