are round fruits with a thin bumpy outer skin, and creamy inner pulp that is packed with tiny seeds.How to choose: The most important thing to consider when choosing a guava is the smell. Find a guava that smells sweet and it will taste good. Some discolorations on the skin are OK, just avoid any fruits with obvious damage or rotting. A guava will yield when mild pressure is applied and this is a sign that the guava is ripe and ready to eat.
Climate and origin: Guavas originated in tropical portions of Central and South America, and are now widely cultivated in tropical climates all over the world. (zones 8-10 in the U.S.) Guava is a hearty plant and can be grown potted under green houses in colder climates.
Taste: Guava has a fragrant, lightly sweet, taste and a mushy texture.
Vitamins and other nutrients: Guavas are moderate in calories and an excellent source of vitamin C, as well as providing moderate amounts of vitamin A, calcium, iron, potassium, and copper.
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| Nutrition Facts |
| Guavas Common Raw |
| Serving Size 100g |
| Calories 68 |
| % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 0.95g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.272g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.32g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 22% |
| Sugar 8.92g | ~ |
| Protein 2.55g | ~ |
| Vitamin A | 12% | • | Vitamin C | 381% |
| Calcium | 2% | • | Iron | 1% |
| *Percent Daily Values
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending
on your calorie needs. |
|
| Vitamins | %DV |
| Vitamin A 624IU | 12% |
| Retinol equivalents 31μg | ~ |
| Retinol 0μg | ~ |
| Alpha-carotene 0μg | ~ |
| Beta-carotene 374μg | ~ |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin 0μg | ~ |
| Vitamin C 228.3mg | 381% |
| Vitamin E 0.73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 2.6μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 0μg | 0% |
| Thiamin 0.067mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin 0.04mg | 2% |
| Niacin 1.084mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid 0.451mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 0.11mg | 6% |
| Folate 49μg | 12% |
| Folic Acid 0μg | ~ |
| Food Folate 49μg | ~ |
| Dietary Folate Equivalents 49μg | ~ |
| Choline 7.6mg | ~ |
| Lycopene 5204μg | ~ |
| Lutein+zeazanthin 0μg | ~ |
|
| Minerals | %DV |
| Calcium 18mg | 2% |
| Iron 0.26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium 22mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus 40mg | 4% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 417mg | 12% |
| Zinc 0.23mg | 2% |
| Copper 0.23mg | 12% |
| Manganese 0.15mg | 8% |
| Selenium 0.6μg | 1% |
| Water 80.8g | ~ |
| Ash 1.39g | ~ |
| Useful Stats |
Percent of Daily Calorie Target
(2000 calories) |
3.4% |
| Percent Water Composition |
80.8% |
| Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g) |
0.18g |
|
Miscellaneous information: The amount of vitamin C in guavas varies by type. Notably, a Strawberry Guava contains less than a quarter of the vitamin C found in a Common Guava. (Complete nutrient comparison)
