Guayaba
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 285 kJ (68 kcal) |
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14.32 g
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| Sugars | 8.92 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5.4 g |
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0.95 g
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2.55 g
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| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A equiv. |
(4%)
31 μg
(3%)
374 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(6%)
0.067 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(3%)
0.04 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(7%)
1.084 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(9%)
0.451 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(8%)
0.11 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(12%)
49 μg |
| Vitamin C |
(275%)
228.3 mg |
| Vitamin K |
(2%)
2.2 μg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(2%)
18 mg |
| Iron |
(2%)
0.26 mg |
| Magnesium |
(6%)
22 mg |
| Manganese |
(7%)
0.15 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(6%)
40 mg |
| Potassium |
(9%)
417 mg |
| Sodium |
(0%)
2 mg |
| Zinc |
(2%)
0.23 mg |
| Other constituents | |
| Lycopene | 5204 µg |
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| Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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Guavas (singular guava, /ˈɡwɑː.və/) are common tropical fruits cultivated and enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions.
Psidium guajava (common guava, lemon guava) is a small tree in the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Although related species may also be called guavas, they actually belong to other species or genera, such as the "pineapple guava" Acca sellowiana.
The most frequently eaten species, and the one often simply referred to as "the guava", is the apple guava (Psidium guajava). Guavas are typical Myrtoideae, with tough dark leaves that are opposite, simple, elliptic to ovate and 5–15 centimetres (2.0–5.9 in) long. The flowers are white, with five petals and numerous stamens. The fruits are many-seeded berries.
The genera Accara and Acca (formerly Feijoa, pineapple guava) were formerly included in Psidium.
The term "guava" appears to derive from Arawak guayabo "guava tree", via the Spanish guayaba. It has been adapted in many European and Asian languages, having a similar form.
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