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1. Guava Facts
2. Types of Guava
3. Nutritional Value of Guava
4. Health Benefits of Guava

Guava Facts

History and Origin

Types of Guava

Types of Guava grown and sold in Australia

Guava Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Guava ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Guavas, common, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup = 165 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	68	3.4%
Protein	g	2.55	5.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.95	1.2%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	14.32	5.2%
Fiber, total dietary	g	5.4	19.2%
Sugars, total	g	8.92
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	18	1.3%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.26	1.4%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	22	5.2%
Phosphorus, P	mg	40	3.2%
Potassium, K	mg	417	8.8%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	0.08%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.23	2.0%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.230	25.5%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.150	6.5%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.6	1.0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	228.3	253.6%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.067	5.5%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.040	3.0%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	1.084	6.7%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.451	9.0%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.110	6.4%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	49	12.2%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	31	3.4%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.73	4.8%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	2.6	2.1%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.272	1.3%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.087
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.401
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	374
Lycopene	mcg	5204
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Guava Nutritional Value

Guava Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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