Guava Juice vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and broccoli:
- Both guava juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C.
- Broccoli has 59% less carbohydrates than guava juice.
- Broccoli has 6.6 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than broccoli, however, broccoli contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 46% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 64% |
| Fat | 1% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 59% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 6.6 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 30 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and broccoli are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 323% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than guava juice - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 100 times more Vitamin K than guava juice - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 488% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 710% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 has more lycopene than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 50% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does guava juice or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 60% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 710% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.