Guava Juice vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and papaya:
- Both guava juice and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
- Papaya has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Papaya has signficantly more potassium than guava juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya has 32% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to papaya for protein. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 91% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has 70% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya has 40% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and papaya are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Papaya has 189% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has more Vitamin A than guava juice - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Papaya has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and papaya contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya has 150% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has signficantly more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and papaya has 182mg 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 | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | 1828 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 274 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 89 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 Papaya (Papayas, 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 papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya has 30% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does guava juice or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.