Miracle fruit and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
Not Available
14.30 g
30
Fiber
Not Available
5.40 g
8
Sugar
Not Available
8.90 g
30
Protein
Not Available
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
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
Not Available
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
417.00 mg
10
Iron
Not Available
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
Not Available
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
Not Available
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
Not Available
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
Not Available
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
Not Available
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
Not Available
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
Not Available
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
80.80 g
99+
Ash
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
Not Available
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
Not Available
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
West Africa
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-5.8
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
- 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
NA
India
Other Countries
NA
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
NA
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Myrtales
Family
Sapotaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Psidium
Species
S. dulcificum
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Guava
We might think that Miracle fruit and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit and Guava is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
