Honeydew and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
14.30 g
30
Fiber
0.80 g
38
5.40 g
8
Sugar
8.12 g
34
8.90 g
30
Protein
0.54 g
99+
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
89.82 g
12
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.41 g
32
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
68.00 kcal
15
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
France
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
Canada
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Psidium
Species
C. melo
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Gourd
Myrtle
Difference Between Honeydew and Guava
We might think that Honeydew and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Guava 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 Honeydew and Guava is Cucurbitales and Myrtales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
