Apricot vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and guava juice:
- Apricot has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than apricot.
- Apricot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than guava juice.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) 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 apricot contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to guava juice per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 98% |
| Fat | 7% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 100% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and apricot are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 111% more Vitamin C than apricot - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than guava juice - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both apricot and guava juice contain significant amounts of folate.
| Apricot | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 564% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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, apricot has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does guava juice or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.