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Plantain vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Plantain and Guava?

  • Plantain is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Guava is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 242% more.
  • Guava contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Plantain. Plantain contains 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Guava contains 0.11mg.
  • Guava has less Sugar.

We used Plantains, cooked and Guavas, common, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Plantain
Plantain
4
:
6
Guava
Guava
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +248.5%
Plantain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +248.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Plantain
Plantain
3
:
7
Guava
Guava
Contains more Vitamin A +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Folate +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Plantain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
Guava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Folate +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plantain
Plantain
1
:
4
Guava
Guava
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +427.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +137.9%
Plantain
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +427.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +137.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plantain
Plantain
1
:
2
Guava
Guava
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1115.2%
Plantain
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1115.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain Guava
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Guava Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 8.92g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.18g 0.95g Guava
Carbs 31.15g 14.32g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 68kcal Plantain
Sugar 14g 8.92g Guava
Fiber 2.3g 5.4g Guava
Calcium 2mg 18mg Guava
Iron 0.58mg 0.26mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 22mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 40mg Guava
Potassium 465mg 417mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 0.13mg 0.23mg Guava
Copper 0.066mg 0.23mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 1.4µg 0.6µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 624IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 31µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.73mg Guava
Vitamin C 10.9mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.04mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.11mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.6µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.021mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.036mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.037mg 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.01mg 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.006mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.039mg 0.022mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.272g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.401g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain Guava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Plantain
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients
  2. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.