What is the difference between pomegranate and guava? How to cut guava

Pomegranates are particularly nutritious and contain a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. The fruit contains vitamin C and B vitamins. Guava peels are smooth, green when immature, and different colors when ripe, with bright colors and unique flavors. The fruit contains protein, carbohydrates, vitamins A, B, C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Many friends can't tell whether pomegranates and guava are the same. The following is a relevant introduction for you.

Contents of this article

1. The difference between pomegranate and guava

2. How to cut guava

3. How to store guava after cutting it

Difference Between Pomegranate and Guava

(1) Pomegranate

The shape of the pomegranate is like a tumor, and there are small crystal-like seeds in the skin. The fruit is harvested and eaten when it matures in autumn. Its taste is generally sour or sweet. It is native to the Western Regions of China and spread to the Central Plains during the Han Dynasty. When the pomegranate is ripe, the whole body can be used. The peel can be used as medicine, and the fruit can be eaten or squeezed into juice. It has high nutritional value for the health of the elderly, so the elderly should eat pomegranates often.

(2) Guava

It is spherical, oval or pear-shaped, with a smooth skin. It is green when immature and has different colors when mature. It is bright in color and has a unique flavor. Guava is also said to be native to tropical America. It was planted in temperate and subtropical regions of my country 200 years ago. Guava blooms and bears fruit all year round, and has strict requirements for water. To ensure the high quality of the fruit, the orchard should be kept moist all year round. When the land is waterlogged, the leaves turn yellow, grow slowly, and in severe cases, the roots rot. When there is insufficient water, the leaves turn yellow and red, the leaf shape becomes smaller, and it cannot bloom normally. The fruit becomes smaller, the flesh is thin, and the flesh is rough and hard.

(1) Pomegranate

Pomegranates are particularly rich in nutrients, containing a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. The fruit contains vitamin C and B vitamins, organic acids, sugars, proteins, fats, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. According to analysis, pomegranates contain 17% carbohydrates, 79% water, and 13-17% sugar. The content of vitamin C is 1-2 times higher than that of apples, while the content of fat and protein is relatively low. The fruit is mainly eaten fresh, and can also be made into a high-quality beverage.

(2) Guava

The fruit contains protein, carbohydrates, vitamins A, B, C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Its vitamin C content is three times more than that of citrus, making it a good source of vitamin C for the human body. Regular consumption can supplement the nutrients that the human body lacks, strengthen the body and improve physical fitness. Compared with apples, guava contains 38% less fat and 42% less calories. Guava is also widely used in the food processing industry, the main purpose of which is to increase the vitamin C content of food, so that the nutrition of food can be strengthened and improved.

(1) Pomegranate

Pomegranate contains a variety of organic acids such as punicic acid, which can help digestion and absorption and increase appetite; pomegranate has obvious astringent, antibacterial and antiviral effects, can inhibit and kill Shigella dysenteriae, and has a paralyzing effect on parasites in the body; the vitamin C and carotene contained in pomegranate are antioxidants, which can prevent cell cancer and prevent atherosclerosis; pomegranate leaves can be used to make pomegranate tea, which can moisturize and quench thirst. If used to wash the eyes, it can also improve eyesight and eliminate eye diseases.

(2) Guava

It has the effect of lowering blood sugar and is often used to treat diabetes abroad. Experiments have shown that regular consumption of guava by diabetic patients has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on the alleviation of symptoms. For example, for mild patients, taking 1 to 3 cups of guava juice after each of the three meals a day will be effective. If you take 50 grams of dried guava and one bitter gourd, decoct in water and take it 1 to 2 times a day, it will also have a good effect on improving the symptoms of diabetes. However, because guava is sweet, warm and astringent and contains tannins, eating it can stop diarrhea and eating too much can easily lead to constipation. Therefore, people with constipation or internal heat should not eat it. In addition, the bark, roots and leaves of guava can also be used as medicine to treat certain diseases.

How to cut guava

1. Original cutting method: Wash and peel the guava, cut in half, cut in half again, and then cut into quarters, then serve.

2. Salad cutting method: Wash and peel the guava, cut it in half, cut it in half again, and cut it into dices. Put it on a plate, add salad dressing or other diced fruits, and use a knife and fork or toothpick to eat it.