Guava is a tropical fruit (mainly being cultivated in tropical or subtropical regions of the world). Guava, oval to round in shape, is green in color ( similar to green apple and hence sometimes also referred to as “apple guave”) with a slight undertone of lemon and lime color.
A ripe guava has a unique tropical aroma. Guava’s flesh has small edible seeds and has a firm to soft texture( depending on the variety and the ripeness). The flesh color can be white or red.
Average diameter of a guava fruit can be 2 – 3.5 inches (5- 9 cm). Average weight of a guava fruit can be 50-60 grams (1.7 – 2.1 ounces or 0.11-0.13 pounds).
Scientific name of Guava
Psidium Guajava
Other names of Guava
- Guayaba
- Guyava
- Common Guava
- Apple guava
- Goejaba
- Guave
- Goiaba
- Jambu batu
Calories by source in Guava
- Calories by carbohydrate in Guava = 74%
- Calories by fat in Guava = 11%
- Calories by protein in Guava = 15%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Guava
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Guava = 53%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Guava = 36%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Guava = 11%
Nutrition facts of Guava
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.95 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 2.55 | GRAM | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 14.32 | GRAM | 5% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Guava, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Guava, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Guava
- Select Green,red, light yellowish or yellow (depending on the variety) firm Guava
- Avoid guava with blemishes, bruises or nail marks
- Few light brown spots and think stripes are Okay on a guava
- Avoid guava with light brown patches. These patches tend to start developing wet textured pits
- Fresh guavas will be firm and old guavas will be soft and mushy
- Unripe guavas are very hard to the touch
Availability of Guava
- Guava is available all round the year ( mainly because of guava exporting countries and round the year fruiting guava breeds)
- The Seasons of guava depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- India – Guava is harvested throughout the year with the exceptions of months of May and June. Guava harvest is done in three different seasons in India : rainy, winter and spring season
- Thailand – Guava season ranges from September – March
- Pakistan – Guava season ranges from November – March and April – August
How to store Guava
- Ripe guava can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days
- Ripe guava can be stored in refrigerator for 4-5 days
- Unripe guava can be stored in refrigerator for for 2-3 weeks
- Ripe whole guava can be stored in freezer for about 7-8 months (Cut pieces will have slightly lower storage life)
- Make sure top ripe the guava first before freezing
Complete nutrition facts of Guava
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