Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
7.55 g14.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.40 g5.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
6.20 g8.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.61 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)
28.00 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)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg1.08 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.45 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg49.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.10 mg228.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg2.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg5,204.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
4.10 mg7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.15 g0.95 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
112.00 mg417.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.24 mg0.26 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
7.00 mg18.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg22.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
11.00 mg40.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 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
0.00 mg112.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
50.00 mg288.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
91.45 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.25 g1.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA68.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal325.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA57.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal55.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal240.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal340.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.84.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Germany
Canada
Top Exporter
China
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
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
Citrullus
Psidium
Species
C. lanatus
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Gourd
Myrtle