Guava Juice vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and spirulina:
- Guava juice has 131.5 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than spirulina, however, spirulina contains more beta-carotene than guava juice.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Spirulina has 3.1 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than guava juice.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and guava juice has 78% less calories than spirulina - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 24% |
| Fat | 1% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice has 32% less carbohydrates than spirulina - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 260% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina has 3.1 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 637 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Guava juice has 131.5 times less saturated fat than spirulina - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 109% more Vitamin C than spirulina - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has more Vitamin A than guava juice - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than guava juice - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 24 times more Vitamin K than guava juice - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 33 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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 spirulina per 100 grams, however, spirulina contains more beta-carotene than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 342 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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and guava juice has 80% less calories than spirulina - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is guava juice or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 637 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does guava juice or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice has 30% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does guava juice or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does guava juice or spirulina contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 33 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.