Apple vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and guava juice:
- Apple has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than apple.
- Apple has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is similar to guava juice for protein, carbs and fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and apple are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 359% more Vitamin C than apple - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apple has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both apple and guava juice contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Apple | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Apple has 174% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, apple has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | ~ | 35 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does guava juice or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.