Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
  
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
  
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
  
26
325.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
  
30
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
340.00 kcal
  
11
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Autumn, Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
  
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Green, Pink, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
China
  
Central America, Mexico, South America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
  
Sunny
  
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
  
- 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
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
Canada
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
  
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
Rosales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Psidium
  
Species
P. persica
  
Psidium guajava
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Myrtle