Guava Juice vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and pears:
- Guava juice has more lycopene than pear, however, pear contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pear has more thiamin and riboflavin.
- Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and pear has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is similar to pears for protein, carbs and fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 96% |
| Fat | 1% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pear has 15.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 210% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and pear has 9.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and pear has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and pears are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pear has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 391% more Vitamin C than pear - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pears and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pear has more thiamin and riboflavin. Both guava juice and pears contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and pear has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and pear has 0.18mg of iron.
potassium
Pear has 197% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and pear has 116mg 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 pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 44 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 Pears (Pears, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or pears contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and pear has 57 calories.
Does guava juice or pears have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and pears contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and pear has 15.2g of carbohydrates.