Banana vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Banana and Guava different?
- Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Guava is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Guava is 244% higher.
- Banana contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Guava. While Banana contains 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, Guava contains only 0.11mg.
- Guava has less Sugar.
Bananas, raw and Guavas, common, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2524.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +875% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +420% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.3% |
~equal in
Water
~80.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +171.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +449.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 2.55g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 228.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 8.92g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 14.32g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 417mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.26mg | |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 8.92g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.23mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.23mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 40mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 64IU | 624IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.73mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.15mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 1.084mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.451mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 49µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.087g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.401g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.171mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.072mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.087mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)