Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
White
Origin
North America
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
India
Other Countries
Canada
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Canada
Canada
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Psidium
Species
G. brachycera
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Heath
Myrtle
Difference Between Huckleberry and Guava
We might think that Huckleberry and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Guava with peel is 37.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Guava belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Huckleberry and Guava is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.