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Butter vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter and Guava

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , yet Guava is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Guava is 254% higher.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
2
:
8
Guava
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +1637.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +1337.5%
Contains more Manganese +3650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +1637.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +1337.5%
Contains more Manganese +3650%

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.
Butter
4
:
7
Guava
Contains more Vitamin A +300.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2481%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 +300.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2481%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
1
:
4
Guava
Contains more Fats +8437.9%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Carbs +23766.7%
Contains more Water +350.4%
Contains more Other +3350%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
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 Fats +8437.9%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Carbs +23766.7%
Contains more Water +350.4%
Contains more Other +3350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
:
1
Guava
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26831%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +650.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26831%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +650.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Guava Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 8.92g Guava
Protein 0.85g 2.55g Guava
Fats 81.11g 0.95g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 14.32g Guava
Calories 717kcal 68kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 8.92g Butter
Fiber 0g 5.4g Guava
Calcium 24mg 18mg Butter
Iron 0.02mg 0.26mg Guava
Magnesium 2mg 22mg Guava
Phosphorus 24mg 40mg Guava
Potassium 24mg 417mg Guava
Sodium 11mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 0.09mg 0.23mg Guava
Copper 0.016mg 0.23mg Guava
Manganese 0.004mg 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Butter
Vitamin A 2499IU 624IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 31µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.73mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.04mg Guava
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.11mg Guava
Folate 3µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg 2.6µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.038mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.083mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.067mg 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.021mg 0.016mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.006mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.023mg 0.022mg Butter
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Guava
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0.272g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0.087g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.401g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.