Pomelo and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, 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
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)
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
9.62 g
99+
14.30 g
30
Fiber
1.00 g
36
5.40 g
8
Sugar
Not Available
8.90 g
30
Protein
0.76 g
38
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.22 mg
99+
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
61.00 mg
12
228.30 mg
1
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
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
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.04 g
99+
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
216.00 mg
34
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.11 mg
99+
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
4.00 mg
99+
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.08 mg
25
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
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
89.10 g
14
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
38.00 kcal
33
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
350.00 kcal
11
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
Not Available
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal
22
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- 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
China
India
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Citrus
Psidium
Species
C. maxima
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between Pomelo and Guava
We might think that Pomelo and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Guava with peel is 38.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Guava is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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