Guava Juice vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and brown sugar:
- Brown sugar has more Vitamin B6, however, guava juice contains more folate.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brown sugar is high in calories and guava juice has 83% less calories than brown sugar - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and brown sugar has 380 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is similar to brown sugar for protein, carbs and fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 100% |
| Fat | 1% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and guava juice has 83% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and guava juice has 87% less sugar than brown sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and brown sugar has 97g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and brown sugar contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and brown sugar are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than brown sugar - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Guava juice has more Vitamin A than brown sugar - guava juice has 31.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brown sugar has more Vitamin B6, however, guava juice contains more folate. Both guava juice and brown sugar contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 938% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and brown sugar contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar has 241% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and brown sugar has 133mg of potassium.
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: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or brown sugar contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown sugar is high in calories and guava juice has 80% less calories than brown sugar - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and brown sugar has 380 calories.
Does guava juice or brown sugar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and guava juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or brown sugar contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 940% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.