Guava Juice vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Chia Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and chia seeds:
- Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, guava juice contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Guava juice has 165.5 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and guava juice has 87% less calories than chia seed - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and chia seed has 486 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 33% |
| Fat | 1% | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and guava juice has 61% less carbohydrates than chia seed - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 182 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and chia seed has 16.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Guava juice has 165.5 times less saturated fat than chia seed - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and guava juice are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than chia seed - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chia seed has more Vitamin A than guava juice - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, guava juice contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Guava Juice | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 8.83 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 3 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 77 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
potassium
Chia seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 944% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or chia seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and guava juice has 90% less calories than chia seed - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and chia seed has 486 calories.
Does guava juice or chia seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and guava juice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or chia seeds contain more calcium?
Chia seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 77 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
Does guava juice or chia seeds contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron in 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
Does guava juice or chia seeds contain more potassium?
Chia seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 940% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.