Guava Juice vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and tangerine:
- Both guava juice and tangerine are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Tangerine has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than guava juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tangerine per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 90% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has 80% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and tangerine are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and tangerine are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 27% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has more Vitamin A than guava juice - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and tangerine contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine has 326% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg 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 tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 138 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 Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.
Does guava juice or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.