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Red Currant and Guava


Guava and Red Currant


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism   
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary   

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
Protects hair   
Prevents hair loss   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties   
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
13.80 g   
34
14.30 g   
30

Fiber
4.30 g   
13
5.40 g   
8

Sugar
7.37 g   
40
8.90 g   
30

Protein
1.40 g   
16
2.50 g   
5

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.18   
9

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
31.00 mcg   
16

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.07 mg   
13

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
1.08 mg   
7

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg   
99+
0.45 mg   
6

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
24
0.11 mg   
14

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg   
27
49.00 mcg   
3

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg   
20
228.30 mg   
1

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.73 mg   
15

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg   
8
2.60 mcg   
24

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
5,204.00 mcg   
1

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg   
22
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.95 g   
7

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
275.00 mg   
22
417.00 mg   
10

Iron
1.00 mg   
13
0.26 mg   
39

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
33.00 mg   
13
18.00 mg   
23

Magnesium
13.00 mg   
22
22.00 mg   
11

Zinc
0.23 mg   
12
0.23 mg   
12

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
40.00 mg   
8

Manganese
0.19 mg   
20
0.15 mg   
21

Copper
0.11 mg   
20
0.23 mg   
5

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
35.00 mg   
20
112.00 mg   
6

Omega 6s
53.00 mg   
31
288.00 mg   
5

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
83.95 g   
99+
80.80 g   
99+

Ash
0.66 g   
17
1.40 g   
5

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal   
20
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
308.00 kcal   
16
325.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
57.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
55.00 kcal   
25

Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal   
31
240.00 kcal   
21

Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal   
32
340.00 kcal   
11

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Tree fruit, Tropical   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets   
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Red   
Green, Pink, Yellow   

Inside Color
Red   
White   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Crispy   

Taste
Sour, Tart   
Sweet-Sour   

Origin
Europe   
Central America, Mexico, South America   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
6-7   
4.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Sunny   

Facts

Facts about
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  
  • 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
Russia   
India   

Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom   
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand   

Top Importer
Germany   
Canada   

Top Exporter
Russia   
India   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum   
Psidium guajava   

Synonym
Not Available   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Saxifragales   
Myrtales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Psidium   

Species
R. rubrum   
Psidium guajava   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Myrtle   

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Difference Between Red Currant and Guava

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Guava with peel is 56.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Guava is Saxifragales and Myrtales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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