Guava

Selection Information

Usage:

Jellies, preserves, sherbets, fruit drinks or for breakfast.

Selection:

Guava is native to the Caribbean. The skin is green or yellow and can be either pear-shaped or round. Guava flesh can be white, red or salmon-colored. Good quality guava should be picked as you would an avocado - it should be stored at room temperature until it gives to gentle pressure. Scar and scuff marks are natural and do not affect the quality.

Avoid:

Avoid product that is overly soft or has soft spots that are visibly discolored.

Seasonal Information

Available September to January from Florida and California.

Guava Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 165g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112 Calories from Fat 13

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g 2%

Saturated Fat 0g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 400mg 10%

Total Carbohydrate 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g

Vitamin A 21% Vitamin C 628%

Calcium 3% Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Guava is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It's also a good source of Vitamin A, Potassium, Copper, Folate and Manganese, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.