Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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
10.40 g14.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.50 g5.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g8.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g2.50 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.18
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
245.10 mcg31.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg1.08 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.45 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg49.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.50 mg228.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA2.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA5,204.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.95 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
263.00 mg417.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.26 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg18.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
26.00 mg22.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
27.00 mg40.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg112.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
13.00 mg288.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
89.70 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g1.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
40.00 kcal68.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
56.00 kcal325.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
40.00 kcal57.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA55.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA240.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA340.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Not Available
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5-74.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
UAE
Canada
Top Exporter
India
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Winter Squash
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Psidium
Species
Pepo
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle