Guava Juice vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and pineapple:
- Both guava juice and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than pineapple, however, pineapple contains more beta-carotene than guava juice.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is heavier in carbs and similar to pineapple for protein and fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 94% |
| Fat | 1% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and pineapple are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 127% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple has 179% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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 pineapple per 100 grams, however, pineapple contains more beta-carotene than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 35 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does guava juice or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.