Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
12.20 g14.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.60 g5.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.50 g8.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 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)
64.00 mcg31.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.07 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg1.08 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg0.45 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg49.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg228.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg2.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg5,204.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.10 mg7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.95 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
173.00 mg417.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.32 mg0.26 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
16.00 mg18.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg22.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg40.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.11 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
44.00 mg112.00 mg
0
318
👆🏻
Omega 6s
46.00 mg288.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
86.13 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g1.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 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
46.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal325.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal57.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
52.00 kcal55.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
390.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-84.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
- 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
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Germany
Canada
Top Exporter
Poland
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
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
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Prunus
Psidium
Species
P. cerasus
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Rose
Myrtle