Guava Juice vs. Kiwi
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Kiwi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
kiwi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and kiwi:
- Both guava juice and kiwi are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than kiwi, however, kiwi contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Kiwi has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and kiwi has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kiwi per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for kiwi, 7:87:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Kiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 87% |
| Fat | 1% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and kiwi has 14.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and kiwi has 9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and kiwi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and kiwi are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and kiwi are high in Vitamin C. Kiwi has 339% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kiwi and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kiwi has 28 times more Vitamin E than guava juice - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kiwi has 39 times more Vitamin K than guava juice - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kiwi has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and kiwi contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Kiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.341 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kiwi has 325% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and kiwi has 34mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and kiwi has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium and it has 700% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and kiwi has 312mg 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 kiwi per 100 grams, however, kiwi contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Kiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 52 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 122 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 Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or kiwi contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and kiwi has 61 calories.
Does guava juice or kiwi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and kiwi has 14.7g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or kiwi contain more potassium?
Kiwi is a rich source of potassium and it has 700% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and kiwi has 312mg of potassium.