Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
Southern Asia
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Sunny
Facts about
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
- 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.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Mexico
India
Botanical Name
Mangifera Indica
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
M. indica
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Cashew
Myrtle
Difference Between Mango and Guava
We might think that Mango and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mango and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mango and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mango and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mango and Guava belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Mango and Guava is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.