Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
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
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
  
1
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal
  
25
325.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
  
24
340.00 kcal
  
11
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
  
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Green, Pink, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Sour
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
China, India
  
Central America, Mexico, South America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
  
Sunny
  
Facts about
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  
- 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
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Canada
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
  
Psidium guajava
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Psidium
  
Species
C. limon
  
Psidium guajava
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Myrtle
  
Compare Lemon and Guava
It is important compare Lemon and Guava as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Lemon Benefits: boosts immune system, cures headache, cures fever, digestive aid, flu treatment, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Guava Benefits: controls blood pressure, cures cough, improves eye vision, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Lemon are: prevents hair loss and treatment of dandruff and hair benefits of Guava are: prevents hair loss. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: eczema, hives, inflammation, itching, skin rash and swelling and the symptoms of second fruit are: breathing difficulty, coughing, runny nose, sneezing, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and wheezing. Get sorted Lemon vs Guava comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.