White Guava VS Pink Guava – Which Is More Healthy?

To lead a healthy life eating healthy is a must. And if the talk is about healthy eating how can one go without mentioning eating fruits? Eating fruits is one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy. However, what is interesting to note is that some fruits have different varieties. And different varieties of fruits have different health benefits.

Among many such fruits, one is Guava. Guava comes in two varieties that are white and pink. Today we are going to talk about the difference between these two varieties of guava and the health benefits that are associated with them.

Health benefits of eating Guava – light green, sweet, yet tangy fruit

There are multiple health benefits associated with eating light green, sweet, yet tangy fruits like Guava. Following are to name a few,

• Helps to lower blood sugar levels.
• Boost heart health.
• May help relieve painful symptoms of menstruation.
• Extremely good for the digestive system.
• Good for weight loss.
• May have an anti-cancer effect.
• Helps to boost your immunity.
• Is good for your skin.

Guavas are also a good source of iron, calcium, and phosphorus. It is a  “good source of dietary fiber” which is useful in maintaining blood sugar levels in diabetic people.

Difference between White Guava VS Pink Guava

White guava has more sugar, starch, vitamin C, and more seed. Meanwhile, pink guava has more water content, less sugar, less starch content, and vitamin C, and less seed or at times can even be seedless.

The white-fleshed guava is high in antioxidants, but the red-fleshed variety has even higher.

Pink guava contains a naturally occurring class of organic pigment called carotenoid, which gives carrots and tomatoes their distinct red color. The concentration of carotenoids varies from species to species depending on which you will find the guavas ranging from light pink to deep pink.

Carotenoid content of white guava, on the other hand, is insufficient to impart color to its pericarp (pulp). Apart from the above-mentioned reason, white and pink guava also slightly vary in their taste.

Pink guavas are high in fiber and are beneficial to diabetics. One should always make sure to avoid having ripe or pink guava if you are suffering from regular cold and cough. She says raw ones are recommended to be taken to reduce mucous formation.

What to keep in mind while buying guavas?

Dr. Rohini Patil, nutritionist, MBBS, and CEO of Nutracy Lifestyle suggests that the smartest move is to buy small to medium-sized guavas. So that one can eat single guava completely in one sitting. He further adds by saying that we quote,

“When purchasing guava, consider its quality and also know that many types of adulteration occur in guava, such as hard guava, green guava, desi guava, and so on. So, try to buy guava from a reputable store and pay attention to its quality. Use your fingers to gently squeeze the fruit to check for ripeness. You can also smell the fruit to get an idea about its sweetness.”

We hope that now you are aware of the difference between the two. Eat healthy, live healthy!