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Elderberry vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elderberry and Guava?

  • Elderberry is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Guava is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 214% more.
  • Guava contains 6 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Guava contains 0.26mg.

We used Elderberries, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +277%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +277%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
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Guava
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.1%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 624
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
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 B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.1%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 624
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Protein +286.4%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Equal in Water - 80.8
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
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 +28.5%
Contains more Protein +286.4%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Equal in Water - 80.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.087
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.087

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Guava Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 8.92g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.5g 0.95g Guava
Carbs 18.4g 14.32g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 68kcal Elderberry
Sugar 8.92g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 5.4g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 18mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.26mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 22mg Guava
Phosphorus 39mg 40mg Guava
Potassium 280mg 417mg Guava
Sodium 6mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 0.11mg 0.23mg Guava
Copper 0.061mg 0.23mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 600IU 624IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 31µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg Guava
Vitamin C 36mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.067mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.11mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.027mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.06mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.026mg 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.014mg 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.006mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.015mg 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.272g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.401g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
22%
Elderberry
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.