Guava is a sweet tropical fruit and comes in as white or red guavas. A medium guava weighs about 55 grams and provides 8 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, and 1 gram of protein.
Average calories: 36 per one medium.
Guava: one medium |
|
Carbohydrate |
8 |
Fiber |
3 |
Protein |
1 |
Fat |
0 |
Calories |
36 |
Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamin C, A, B9, B6 and B3. This fruit is very high in vitamin C, 130 mg per one medium fruit, which is twice more than that of a medium orange.
Minerals found in higher amounts: potassium, manganese, magnesium and copper.
Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: red guavas are high in carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin) and polyphenols (gallocatechin and leucocyanidin).
Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants with ability to promote healthy eyes and vision. Polyphenols are pigments with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Green guavas are poor in phytonutrients.