Purple Mangosteen and Guava
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
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)
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
15.60 g
23
14.30 g
30
Fiber
Not Available
5.40 g
8
Sugar
Not Available
8.90 g
30
Protein
0.50 g
99+
2.50 g
5
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.18
9
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
10.00 mcg
27
31.00 mcg
16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
18
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
18
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
1.08 mg
7
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.03 mg
99+
0.45 mg
6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
14
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.03 mcg
35
49.00 mcg
3
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.20 mg
99+
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
0.40 g
21
0.95 g
7
Minerals
Potassium
48.00 mg
99+
417.00 mg
10
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.26 mg
39
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
5.49 mg
40
18.00 mg
23
Magnesium
13.90 mg
21
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
9.21 mg
38
40.00 mg
8
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.15 mg
21
Copper
0.07 mg
33
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
81.00 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
Not Available
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
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
73.00 kcal
14
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
Not Available
340.00 kcal
11
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Purple
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
NA
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5-6
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
Yes
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
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Clusiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Psidium
Species
G. mangostana
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Guava
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Guava with peel is 63.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Guava is Malpighiales and Myrtales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
