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Sunday 6 September 2020

GUAVA - Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate



 DESCRIPTION:


Guava is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. Psidium guajava (common guava, lemon guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family, native to mexico, central america, the caribbean and northern south america. Although related species may also be called guavas, they belong to other species or genera, such as the pineapple guava. In 2016, India was the largest producer of guavas, with 41% of the World total. They have a pronounced and typical fragrance, similar to lemon rind but less sharp. The outer skin may be rough, often with a bitter taste, or soft and sweet. Varying between species, the skin can be any thickness, is usually green before maturity, but may be yellow, maroon, or green when ripe.


NUTRITION VALUE PER 100 g:

  • Protein 2.55 g
  • Fat 0.95 g
  • Carbohydrates 14.32 g
  • Calories 68.0 g
  • Sugar 8.92 g
  • Fiber 5.4 g


VITAMINS (% recommended daily allowance )
  • Vitamin A - 27%
  • Vitamin C - 304%
  • Vitamin  B1 - 5%
  • Vitamin B3 - 8%
  • Vitamin B5 - 9%
  • Vitamin B6 - 8%
  • Folate - 12%


MINERALS (% RDA )
  • Magnesium - 7%
  • Phosphorus - 6%
  • Potassium - 12%
  • Copper - 26%
  • Manganese - 8%


BEBEFITS:
  • Reduce cholestrol level.
  • Control diabetes.
  • Helps in losing weight.
  • Fight cancer.
  • Helps in good vision.
  • Used gor healing ache.





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