Olive and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
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
3.84 g
99+
14.30 g
30
Fiber
3.30 g
18
5.40 g
8
Sugar
0.54 g
99+
8.90 g
30
Protein
1.03 g
24
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.26
3
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg
20
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
37
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg
99+
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg
99+
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg
1
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg
28
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5,204.00 mcg
1
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
14.20 mg
1
7.60 mg
13
Fat
15.32 g
2
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg
99+
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.49 mg
25
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
1,556.00 mg
1
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
52.00 mg
5
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
4.00 mg
99+
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.12 mg
16
0.23 mg
5
Selenium
0.90 mcg
8
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg
8
112.00 mg
6
Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg
2
288.00 mg
5
Sterol
Water Content
75.28 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
4.53 g
2
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal
5
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
467.00 kcal
4
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
119.00 kcal
4
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Bitter
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
7-8
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
- 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
Spain
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Italy
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Lamiales
Myrtales
Family
Oleaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Olea
Psidium
Species
O. europaea
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Olive
Myrtle
Difference Between Olive and Guava
We might think that Olive and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Guava with peel is 115.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Guava belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Guava is Lamiales and Myrtales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
