Red Currant and Guava
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
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.
