Guava Juice vs. Lotus Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Lotus 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
lotus seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and lotus seeds:
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Lotus seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lotus seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Lotus Seeds (Seeds, lotus seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lotus seed is high in calories and guava juice has 81% less calories than lotus seed - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and lotus seed has 332 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lotus seeds per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for lotus seeds, 18:77:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Lotus Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 77% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lotus seed is high in carbohydrates and guava juice has 75% less carbohydrates than lotus seed - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lotus seed has 64.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice has more dietary fiber than lotus seed - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lotus seed does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lotus seed has less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and lotus seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lotus seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 170 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and lotus seed has 15.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and lotus seeds are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lotus seed has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than lotus seed - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lotus seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lotus seeds and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lotus seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and lotus seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lotus seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and lotus seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lotus seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lotus seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Lotus Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 1.6 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.851 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.629 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 104 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lotus seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and lotus seed has 163mg of calcium.
iron
Lotus seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 829% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and lotus seed has 3.5mg of iron.
potassium
Lotus seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 34 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and lotus seed has 1368mg of potassium.
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 Lotus Seeds (Seeds, lotus seeds, dried) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 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 lotus seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Lotus seed is high in calories and guava juice has 80% less calories than lotus seed - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and lotus seed has 332 calories.
Does guava juice or lotus seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lotus seed is high in carbohydrates and guava juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than lotus seed - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and lotus seed has 64.5g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or lotus seeds contain more calcium?
Lotus seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and lotus seed has 163mg of calcium.
Does guava juice or lotus seeds contain more iron?
Lotus seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 830% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron in 100 grams and lotus seed has 3.5mg of iron.
Does guava juice or lotus seeds contain more potassium?
Lotus seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 34 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and lotus seed has 1368mg of potassium.