Guava Juice vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and lime:
- Both guava juice and lime are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than lime, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than guava juice.
- Lime has 52% less calories than guava juice.
- Lime has 6.6 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Lime has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime has 52% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lime for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for lime, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 90% |
| Fat | 1% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 6.6 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and lime are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and lime are high in Vitamin C. Lime has 38% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lime and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lime has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both guava juice and lime contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Guava Juice | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 313% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Lime has 162% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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 lime per 100 grams, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 30 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 Lime (Limes, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime has 50% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does guava juice or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.