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Papaya and Guava


Guava and Papaya


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary  

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
No  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal  
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
10.82 g  
99+
14.30 g  
30

Fiber
1.70 g  
31
5.40 g  
8

Sugar
7.82 g  
99+
8.90 g  
37

Protein
0.50 g  
99+
2.50 g  
5

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.18  
9

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg  
15
31.00 mcg  
18

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
36
0.07 mg  
13

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
32
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg  
40
1.08 mg  
7

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg  
37
0.45 mg  
8

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.11 mg  
14

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg  
5
49.00 mcg  
3

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg  
11
228.30 mg  
1

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg  
27
0.73 mg  
17

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
25
2.60 mcg  
25

Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg  
4
5,204.00 mcg  
1

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg  
17
0.00 mcg  
40

Choline
6.10 mg  
23
7.60 mg  
16

Fat
0.26 g  
30
0.95 g  
7

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
182.00 mg  
99+
417.00 mg  
10

Iron
0.25 mg  
40
0.26 mg  
39

Sodium
8.00 mg  
11
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
20.00 mg  
23
18.00 mg  
24

Magnesium
21.00 mg  
12
22.00 mg  
11

Zinc
0.08 mg  
25
0.23 mg  
12

Phosphorus
10.00 mg  
37
40.00 mg  
8

Manganese
0.04 mg  
99+
0.15 mg  
25

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.23 mg  
5

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
47.00 mg  
18
112.00 mg  
6

Omega 6s
11.00 mg  
99+
288.00 mg  
5

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
16.00 mg  
12
22.00 mg  
8

Water Content
88.00 g  
23
80.80 g  
99+

Ash
0.60 g  
21
1.40 g  
5

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
43.00 kcal  
38
68.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal  
36
68.00 kcal  
20

Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcal  
39
68.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal  
40
325.00 kcal  
18

Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal  
29
57.00 kcal  
29

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal  
25
55.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal  
14
240.00 kcal  
21

Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal  
99+
340.00 kcal  
13

Characteristics

Type
Melon, Tree fruit  
Tree fruit, Tropical  

Season
All seasons  
All seasons  

Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786  
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Orange, Yellow  
Green, Pink, Yellow  

Inside Color
Orange  
White  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Fleshy  
Crispy  

Taste
Luscious, Sweet  
Sweet-Sour  

Origin
Mexico, Central America  
Central America, Mexico, South America  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained  
Loam, Rocky, Sandy  

Soil pH
4.5-8  
4.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts  
Sunny  

Facts

Facts about
  • Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
  • Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
  • Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
  
  • 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
No  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
India  

Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria  
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Canada  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
India  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Carica papaya  
Psidium guajava  

Synonym
Carica Papaya  
Psidium Guajava  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Brassicales  
Myrtales  

Family
Caricaceae  
Myrtaceae  

Genus
Carica  
Psidium  

Species
C. papaya  
Psidium guajava  

Generic Group
Papaya  
Myrtle  

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Difference Between Papaya and Guava

We might think that Papaya and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Papaya and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Papaya and Guava is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Guava with peel is 43.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Papaya 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 Papaya and Guava is Brassicales and Myrtales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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