Guava Juice vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and plums:
- Guava juice has more lycopene than plum, however, plum contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Plum has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to plums per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 89% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and plums are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 122% more Vitamin C than plum - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Plum has more Vitamin A than guava juice - plum has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Plum has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both guava juice and plums contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Plum has 303% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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 plum per 100 grams, however, plum contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 190 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 73 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 Plums (Plums, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does guava juice or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.