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Guava vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Guava and Elderberry?

  • Guava is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Elderberry is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 214% more.
  • Elderberry contains 8 times less Folate than Guava. Guava contains 49µg of Folate, while Elderberry contains 6µg.

We used Guavas, common, raw and Elderberries, 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 Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +277%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +277%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39
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.
Guava
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Contains more Vitamin C +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.1%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 600
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.1%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 600
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +286.4%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Equal in Water - 79.8
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +286.4%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/nutrients
  2. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.