Nutrition


FruitComposition per 100gVitamin Composition
Food CaloriesProteinFatCarbohydratesFiberB1B2C
Banana1001.20.326.10.60.030.0414
Guava691.00.417.65.60.050.04132
Mango620.60.315.90.50.060.0536
Orange400.80.29.90.40.070.0443
Pineapple470.70.311.60.50.060.0322
Papaya450.50.111.80.50.030.0573

As can be seen by the above table, guava is a rich source of vitamin C. It contains a far higher amount of vitamin C than most of the imported and local fruits. It contains three to six times more vitamin C than oranges, 10-30 times more than bananas, a nd about 10 times more than papaya. Most of the vitamin C is concentrated in the skin and outer mesocarp, reaching a maximum green, fully mature fruit and declining as the fruit ripens.

Regular consumption of the fruit is believed by the locals of Malaysia to help reduce and prevent hypertension, high blood pressure, and influenza.