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Custard apple vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between custard apple and guava

  • Custard apple is higher in vitamin B6 and iron, yet guava is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B5.
  • Guava covers your daily vitamin C needs 232% more than custard apple.
  • Custard apple contains 3 times more iron than guava. While custard apple contains 0.71mg of iron, guava contains only 0.26mg.
  • The glycemic index of guava is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +173.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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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% 10% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1089.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 CarbsCarbs +76%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -15.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Guava DV% diff.
Vitamin C 19.2mg 228.3mg 232%
Copper 0.23mg 26%
Folate 49µg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 5.4g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.11mg 9%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.451mg 6%
Iron 0.71mg 0.26mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Carbs 25.2g 14.32g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.084mg 4%
Phosphorus 21mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 31µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 3%
Protein 1.7g 2.55g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Zinc 0.23mg 2%
Calories 101kcal 68kcal 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.067mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Calcium 30mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.95g 1%
Potassium 382mg 417mg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 8.92g N/A
Sugar 8.92g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.272g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
72%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
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 - 23)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.