Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
White
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Origin
Barbados
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- 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.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Guava
We might think that White Grapefruit and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit and Guava is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.