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Guava vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Guava and Mandarin orange?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Potassium in Guava is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 224% more.
  • Mandarin orange contains 5 times less Copper than Guava. Guava contains 0.23mg of Copper, while Mandarin orange contains 0.042mg.
  • Guava has less Sugar.

We used Guavas, common, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Guava
Guava
8
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +73.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +73.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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
Guava
9
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin E +265%
Contains more Vitamin C +755.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 681
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.036
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +265%
Contains more Vitamin C +755.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 681
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
4
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +214.8%
Contains more Fats +206.5%
Contains more Other +273%
Equal in Carbs - 13.34
Equal in Water - 85.17
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +214.8%
Contains more Fats +206.5%
Contains more Other +273%
Equal in Carbs - 13.34
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 2.55g 0.81g Guava
Fats 0.95g 0.31g Guava
Carbs 14.32g 13.34g Guava
Calories 68kcal 53kcal Guava
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 8.92g 10.58g Guava
Fiber 5.4g 1.8g Guava
Calcium 18mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.26mg 0.15mg Guava
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Guava
Phosphorus 40mg 20mg Guava
Potassium 417mg 166mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.23mg 0.07mg Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.042mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.039mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.2mg Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 26.7mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.058mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.036mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.376mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.216mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.078mg Guava
Folate 49µg 16µg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.002mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg 0.016mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.017mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg 0.028mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0.032mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg 0.002mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.087mg 0.021mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg 0.011mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.06g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.065g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.