Cherries vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and guava juice:
- Cherry has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than cherry.
- Cherry has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, 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 cherries contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to guava juice for fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 110% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and cherries are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 201% more Vitamin C than cherry - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherries and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cherry has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both cherries and guava juice contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cherries | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 469% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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, cherry has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than cherry per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | ~ | 35 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cherries or Guava Juice .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does guava juice or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.