Guava Juice vs. Beets

Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Beets


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of guava juice versus beets (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and beets:

  • Beet has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of guava juice and beets is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Beet has 32% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and beet has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Guava Juice Beets
Protein 1% 14%
Carbohydrates 98% 83%
Fat 1% 3%
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carbohydrates

Beet has 41% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Beet has 48% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and beet has 6.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Guava juice and beets contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both guava juice and beets are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beet has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 331% more Vitamin C than beet - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Beets and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Guava juice and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Guava juice and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Beet has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and beets contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.

Guava Juice Beets
Thiamin 0.003 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.003 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.17 MG 0.334 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.08 MG 0.155 MG
Vitamin B6 0.01 MG 0.067 MG
Folate 3 UG 109 UG

Minerals

calcium

Beet has 100% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Beet has 111% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.

potassium

Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 733% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and beet has 325mg 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,

Guava Juice Beets
lycopene 35 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 20 UG



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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: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Beets (Beets, raw) .

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FAQ

Does guava juice or beets contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beet has 30% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and beet has 43 calories.

Does guava juice or beets have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beet has 40% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

Does guava juice or beets contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 730% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.