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Common guava
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 68 kcal —
- Protein 2.6 g 5%
- Carbohydrate 8.9 g 3%
- Fat 1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Fibre 5.4 g 19%
- Sugars 8.9 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 31 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 228 mg 254%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.73 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 2.6 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.45 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 49 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 7.6 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 0.26 mg 1%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 40 mg 3%
- Potassium 417 mg 9%
- Zinc 0.23 mg 2%
- Copper 0.23 mg 26%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 | 2.6 g | 8.9 g | 1 g |
| 1 × cup | 165 g | 112 | 4.2 g | 15 g | 1.6 g |
| 1 × fruit, without refuse | 55 g | 37 | 1.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 2 × cup | 330 g | 224 | 8.4 g | 29 g | 3.1 g |
| ½ × cup | 82.5 g | 56 | 2.1 g | 7.4 g | 0.8 g |
| 3 × cup | 495 g | 337 | 13 g | 44 g | 4.7 g |
| 4 × cup | 660 g | 449 | 17 g | 59 g | 6.3 g |
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Questions about Common guava
How can you tell when a guava is ripe?
A ripe guava gives slightly when pressed and smells sweet and fragrant near the stem. The skin may stay green or turn yellow, depending on the fruit, so use the scent and softness rather than colour alone.
Do you eat guava skin and seeds?
Yes: wash the fruit, then eat it whole or cut it up, skin and seeds included. The seeds are firm, so you can scoop out the centre if you prefer a softer bite.
How do you cut a guava?
Rinse it, trim off the ends and slice it into wedges or rounds. For a smoother texture, halve it and scoop out the seedy centre; the flesh can then be chopped or blended.
How should you store guavas?
Leave firm guavas at room temperature until they yield slightly and smell fragrant. Once ripe, keep them in the fridge and use within a few days; cut pieces should be covered and chilled.
Can you freeze guava?
Yes. Wash and dry ripe guavas, remove the ends and slice or scoop out the flesh; freeze the pieces in a single layer before transferring them to a sealed container. Use them in smoothies or cooked sauces while still frozen.
What can you make with guava?
Blend guava into smoothies, or simmer chopped fruit with a little water until soft for a sauce or jam. It also works well in fruit salad with lime, and guava paste is often paired with cheese.
What fruit can you use instead of guava?
For a similarly fragrant, seedy fruit to eat fresh, try passion fruit; for a milder flavour in a smoothie or sauce, use ripe pear with a squeeze of lime. Neither has exactly the same texture as guava.
Is guava a good source of vitamin C?
Yes. A typical 55 g fruit provides 126 mg of vitamin C, making guava a particularly rich fruit source.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173044 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
