Guava Juice vs. Kumquat
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Kumquat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
kumquat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and kumquat:
- Both guava juice and kumquat are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than kumquat, however, kumquat contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Kumquat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kumquat has signficantly more potassium than guava juice.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and kumquat has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kumquat per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for kumquat, 10:80:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 80% |
| Fat | 1% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 550% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and kumquat has 9.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat has 19 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and kumquat has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and kumquat are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and kumquat are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 108% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat has more Vitamin A than guava juice - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and kumquat contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.429 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.208 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 675% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 126% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has signficantly more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg 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 kumquat per 100 grams, however, kumquat contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 129 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or kumquat contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and kumquat has 71 calories.
Does guava juice or kumquat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or kumquat contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.