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Brussels sprouts vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Guava?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Guava is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 159% more.
  • Guava contains 68 times less Vitamin K than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 177µg of Vitamin K, while Guava contains 2.6µg.

We used Brussels sprouts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Guava
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~417mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 761% 37% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6707.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Guava
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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 ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
~equal in Water ~80.8g
~equal in Other ~1.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Guava
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36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38054.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +278.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Guava Opinion
Calories 43kcal 68kcal Guava
Protein 3.38g 2.55g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.95g Guava
Vitamin C 85mg 228.3mg Guava
Net carbs 5.15g 8.92g Guava
Carbs 8.95g 14.32g Guava
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 18mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 417mg Guava
Iron 1.4mg 0.26mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 8.92g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 5.4g Guava
Copper 0.07mg 0.23mg Guava
Zinc 0.42mg 0.23mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 40mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 2mg Guava
Vitamin A 754IU 624IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 31µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.73mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.15mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.067mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.11mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 2.6µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 49µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 7.6mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.272g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.401g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.022mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.096mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.093mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.154mg 0.072mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.016mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.006mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.087mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.022mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Guava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
74%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.