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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
  
1
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
  
31
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
  
32
340.00 kcal
  
11
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
  
Psidium guajava
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
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.