Guava Juice vs. Orange
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Orange
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
orange
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and orange:
- Both guava juice and orange are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than orange, however, orange contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Orange has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to orange for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for orange, 6:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 91% |
| Fat | 1% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and orange are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and orange are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 113% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange has more Vitamin A than guava juice - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Orange has 333% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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 orange per 100 grams, however, orange contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 71 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Guava Juice or Orange .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does guava juice or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.