Guava
253% vitamin C, highest fibre of any common fruit, and 5,204μg lycopene in pink varieties.
Guava (Psidium guajava) delivers 4× more vitamin C than orange (228mg vs 53mg per 100g), more fibre than any common fruit (5.4g/100g), more protein than most fruits (2.55g/100g), and — in pink-fleshed varieties — 5,204μg lycopene per 100g (twice the lycopene in fresh tomato). It is sweet, accessible, and available for 5–6 months in Hyderabad.
Good for
- Vitamin C
- Fibre
- Stable blood sugar
Watch for
No specific contraindications.
Immunity (Vitamin C bomb)
Ascorbic acid253% daily vitamin C in 100g. After amla, guava is the most accessible high-vitamin-C food in Hyderabad. Available sweet and palatable October–March.
Blood sugar control (Low GI)
Quercetin, Fibre (pectin)Despite being sweet, guava has a low glycemic index because its high fibre content slows glucose absorption. Quercetin also improves insulin sensitivity.
Heart health
Potassium, Quercetin, Lycopene417mg potassium per 100g — one of the highest among fruits. Pink guava's 5,204μg lycopene adds cardiovascular and cancer-prevention benefit.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 68 kcal |
| Vitamin C | 228mg |
| Fibre | 5.4g |
| Vitamin A | 624 IU |
| Potassium | 417mg |
| Lycopene (pink) | 5204μg |
Guava's vitamin C content varies significantly by ripeness and variety — unripe guava has less. Pink-fleshed varieties (Allahabad Safeda variety commonly available in Hyderabad) have both higher vitamin C and higher lycopene than white varieties. Seeds can clog cold press juicers — we remove them or use a high-power press.
- Gutiérrez RM et al. (2008). Psidium guajava: A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. J Ethnopharmacol.
- Market
- Bowenpally market, Hyderabad (seasonal)
- Distance
- 12km
- Restocked
- 2–3× weekly during season
- Freshness
- Pressed within 24 hours of purchase
- Notes
- Peak season October–March. Pink-fleshed varieties preferred for lycopene. Slightly soft, fragrant, yellow-green skin indicates peak ripeness.
Do
- Choose pink-fleshed varieties — double the lycopene of white guava
- Use when fully ripe (slightly soft) for maximum vitamin C and flavour
Don't
- Remove seeds before pressing — they can clog cold press mechanisms
- Don't use unripe green guava — significantly lower vitamin C and astringent taste
In countries where guava is commonly eaten, it is called 'the poor man's apple' — inexpensive, nutritious, and abundant. This is somewhat ironic given that guava outperforms apple on nearly every nutritional metric: 4× the vitamin C, 3× the fibre, 2× the protein, and significantly higher antioxidant activity.
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