Guava Juice vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and watermelon:
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Watermelon has 52% less calories than guava juice.
- Watermelon has 52% less sugar than guava juice.
- Watermelon has 54% less carbohydrates than guava juice.
- Watermelon has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 52% less calories than guava juice - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and guava juice has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to watermelon for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 90% |
| Fat | 1% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon has 54% less carbohydrates than guava juice - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and guava juice has 16.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice has 150% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon has 52% less sugar than guava juice - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and guava juice has 13g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and guava juice contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and guava juice are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 160% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than guava juice - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Watermelon has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both guava juice and watermelon contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Guava Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and guava juice contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and guava juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and guava juice contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon has 187% more potassium than guava juice - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and guava juice has 39mg 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 | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | 4532 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 8 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 Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or guava juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 50% less calories than guava juice - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and guava juice has 63 calories.
Does watermelon or guava juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon has 50% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and guava juice has 16.3g of carbohydrates.