Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
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, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
Orange
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Hot
Sunny
Facts about
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
- 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.
Top Producer
Brazil
India
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Germany
Canada
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. × sinensis
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between Orange and Guava
We might think that Orange and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Orange and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Orange and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Guava with peel is 63.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Guava is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.