Guavas

Guavas

Guavas are tropical fruits and are believed to have been first cultivated in Peru.

The color of a guava's skin ranges from yellow to red to purple-black, with the flesh varying from pale yellow to bright red.

Guava is an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of fiber and is high in lycopene.

Glycemic Index=38
Glycemic Load=6
Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=1,990 and 2,550

*Red-fleshed guava (1,990) and white-fleshed guava (2,550)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Fiber
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Seeds, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose yellow (or greenish-yellow) fruits that are fragrant and yield to gentle pressure. Ripe guavas are highly perishable and bruise easily. Once ripe use within two days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-whole GUAVAS,COMMON,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 2.55

Calories: 37

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.52 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.15 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.22 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	62 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	7.9 g	*
Sugars	4.9 g	*
Fiber	3 g	*
Protein	1.4 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	343.2 IU	7%
Vitamin C	125.6mg	209%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.4 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.06 mg	3%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	1.4 mg	2%
Folate	27 mcg	7%
Niacin	0.6 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	9.9 mg	1%
Copper	0.13 mg	6%
Iron	0.14 mg	1%
Magnesium	12.1 mg	3%
Manganese	0.08 mg	4%
Phosphorous	22 mg	2%
Potassium	229.4 mg	7%
Selenium	0.33 mcg	0%
Sodium	1.1 mg	0%
Zinc	0.13 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	205.7 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	2862.2 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).