Guava Juice vs. Jackfruit
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Jackfruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
jackfruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and jackfruit:
- Both guava juice and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than jackfruit, however, jackfruit contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice has 34% less calories than jackfruit - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jackfruit per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for jackfruit, 6:88:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 88% |
| Fat | 1% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice has 30% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jackfruit has 50% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice has 32% less sugar than jackfruit - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jackfruit has 18 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Guava juice has 54% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jackfruit and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.92 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jackfruit has 200% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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 jackfruit per 100 grams, however, jackfruit contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 61 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 157 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 Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 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 jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice has 30% less calories than jackfruit - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does guava juice or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice has 30% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.