Guava Juice vs. Flaxseeds
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Flaxseeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
flaxseeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and flaxseeds:
- Flaxseed has 7.3 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than flaxseed, however, flaxseed contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Guava juice has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Flaxseed is high in calories and guava juice has 88% less calories than flaxseed - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and flaxseed has 534 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to flaxseeds per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for flaxseeds, 13:21:66 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 21% |
| Fat | 1% | 66% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice has 44% less carbohydrates than flaxseed - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 26 times more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Flaxseed has 7.3 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 202 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and flaxseed has 18.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Guava juice has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 34 times more Vitamin C than flaxseed - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Guava juice has more Vitamin A than flaxseed - guava juice has 31.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 1.644 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 3.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.473 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 87 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
potassium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg 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 flaxseed per 100 grams, however, flaxseed contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 651 UG |
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 Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or flaxseeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Flaxseed is high in calories and guava juice has 90% less calories than flaxseed - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and flaxseed has 534 calories.
Does guava juice or flaxseeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than flaxseed - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or flaxseeds contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
Does guava juice or flaxseeds contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron in 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
Does guava juice or flaxseeds contain more potassium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg of potassium.