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Lychee and Guava


Guava and Lychee


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes   
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin rejuvenation   
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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes   
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing   

Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain   
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
16.53 g   
19
14.30 g   
30

Fiber
1.30 g   
33
5.40 g   
8

Sugar
15.23 g   
8
8.90 g   
30

Protein
0.83 g   
35
2.50 g   
5

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.18   
9

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
31.00 mcg   
16

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
13

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg   
14
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
24
1.08 mg   
7

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.45 mg   
6

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.11 mg   
14

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg   
21
49.00 mcg   
3

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg   
7
228.30 mg   
1

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg   
38
0.73 mg   
15

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg   
33
2.60 mcg   
24

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
5,204.00 mcg   
1

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
7.10 mg   
14
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.44 g   
20
0.95 g   
7

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
171.00 mg   
99+
417.00 mg   
10

Iron
0.13 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
39

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
18.00 mg   
23

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
22.00 mg   
11

Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.23 mg   
12

Phosphorus
31.00 mg   
16
40.00 mg   
8

Manganese
0.06 mg   
99+
0.15 mg   
21

Copper
0.15 mg   
11
0.23 mg   
5

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
65.00 mg   
12
112.00 mg   
6

Omega 6s
67.00 mg   
27
288.00 mg   
5

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
81.76 g   
99+
80.80 g   
99+

Ash
0.44 g   
30
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
66.00 kcal   
10
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal   
8
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal   
21
325.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal   
8
57.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
55.00 kcal   
25

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
240.00 kcal   
21

Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal   
28
340.00 kcal   
11

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical   
Tree fruit, Tropical   

Season
Spring, Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal   
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Bright red, Pink red   
Green, Pink, Yellow   

Inside Color
Greyish-white   
White   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Crispy   

Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet   
Sweet-Sour   

Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam   
Central America, Mexico, South America   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
4.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts   
Sunny   

Facts

Facts about
  • The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
  • This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
  • This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
  
  • 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
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America   
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand   

Top Importer
Hong Kong   
Canada   

Top Exporter
China   
India   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis   
Psidium guajava   

Synonym
Nephelium litchi   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Sapindales   
Myrtales   

Family
Sapindaceae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Litchi   
Psidium   

Species
L. chinensis   
Psidium guajava   

Generic Group
Soapberry   
Myrtle   

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Difference Between Lychee and Guava

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee 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 Lychee and Guava is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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