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Jambul and Guava


Guava and Jambul


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
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), Strictly avoid 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)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
14.00 g  
32
14.30 g  
30

Fiber
0.60 g  
39
5.40 g  
8

Sugar
Not Available  
8.90 g  
30

Protein
1.00 g  
26
2.50 g  
5

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.18  
9

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
37
31.00 mcg  
16

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
39
0.07 mg  
13

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.25 mg  
99+
1.08 mg  
7

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available  
0.45 mg  
6

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.11 mg  
14

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available  
49.00 mcg  
3

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
11.85 mg  
99+
228.30 mg  
1

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available  
0.73 mg  
15

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available  
2.60 mcg  
24

Lycopene
Not Available  
5,204.00 mcg  
1

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
Not Available  
7.60 mg  
13

Fat
0.23 g  
32
0.95 g  
7

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
55.00 mg  
99+
417.00 mg  
10

Iron
1.41 mg  
10
0.26 mg  
39

Sodium
26.20 mg  
3
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
11.65 mg  
31
18.00 mg  
23

Magnesium
35.00 mg  
3
22.00 mg  
11

Zinc
Not Available  
0.23 mg  
12

Phosphorus
15.60 mg  
30
40.00 mg  
8

Manganese
Not Available  
0.15 mg  
21

Copper
Not Available  
0.23 mg  
5

Selenium
Not Available  
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
112.00 mg  
6

Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
288.00 mg  
5

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg  
16
Not Available  

Water Content
84.75 g  
38
80.80 g  
99+

Ash
0.50 g  
26
1.40 g  
5

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal  
18
68.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
325.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
57.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
80.00 kcal  
13
55.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal  
36
240.00 kcal  
21

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
18
340.00 kcal  
11

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical  
Tree fruit, Tropical  

Season
Monsoon, Summer  
All seasons  

Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras  
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Black, Magenta, Purple  
Green, Pink, Yellow  

Inside Color
Purple  
White  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Crispy  

Taste
Astringent, Sweet  
Sweet-Sour  

Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka  
Central America, Mexico, South America  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Loam, Rocky, Sandy  

Soil pH
6.5-7.5  
4.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall  
Sunny  

Facts

Facts about
  • Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
  • In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
  • Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
  
  • 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
No  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
India  

Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka  
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand  

Top Importer
Not Available  
Canada  

Top Exporter
India  
India  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini  
Psidium guajava  

Synonym
Eugenia cumini  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Myrtales  
Myrtales  

Family
Myrtaceae  
Myrtaceae  

Genus
Syzygium  
Psidium  

Species
S. cumini  
Psidium guajava  

Generic Group
Not Available  
Myrtle  

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Difference Between Jambul and Guava

We might think that Jambul and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Guava is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Guava with peel is 60.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Guava is Myrtales and Myrtales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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