Physalis and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
14.30 g
30
Fiber
0.50 g
40
5.40 g
8
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
8.90 g
30
Protein
2.30 g
8
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
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)
28.00 mg
32
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
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
2.00 mg
30
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
417.00 mg
10
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
Not Available
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.10 mg
22
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
0.80 g
13
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
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
60.00 kcal
22
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
NA
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5-6.1
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
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
Netherlands
Canada
Top Exporter
Colombia
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Myrtales
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Physalis
Psidium
Species
Physalis
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Physalis and Guava
We might think that Physalis and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Guava with peel is 77.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Guava belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Guava is Solanales and Myrtales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
|
||
|
||
|