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Basil vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Guava

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Guava is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 344% more than Guava.
  • Basil has 12 times more Iron than Guava. While Basil has 3.17mg of Iron, Guava has only 0.26mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Guavas, common, raw.

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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.
Basil
Basil
7
:
3
Guava
Guava
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +1119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +252.2%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +665.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +1119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +252.2%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +665.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Basil
Basil
6
:
4
Guava
Guava
Contains more Vitamin A +745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15853.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.73
Basil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
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 +745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15853.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.73

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
3
:
2
Guava
Guava
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +440.4%
Equal in Other - 1.38
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +440.4%
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
2
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.087
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.401
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.087
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.401

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Guava Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 8.92g Guava
Protein 3.15g 2.55g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.95g Guava
Carbs 2.65g 14.32g Guava
Calories 23kcal 68kcal Guava
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 8.92g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 5.4g Guava
Calcium 177mg 18mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.26mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 22mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 40mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 417mg Guava
Sodium 4mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 0.81mg 0.23mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.23mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.15mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin A 5275IU 624IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 31µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.73mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.04mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.11mg Basil
Folate 68µg 49µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 2.6µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.022mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.096mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.093mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.171mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.072mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.016mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.006mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.087mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.022mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.272g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.087g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.401g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil 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
131%
Basil
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.