Elderberry vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between elderberries and guava?
- Elderberries are higher in iron, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, guava is richer in vitamin C, copper, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 214% more.
- Guava contains 6 times less iron than elderberries. Elderberries contain 1.6mg of iron, while guava contains 0.26mg.
We used Elderberries, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +515.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +277% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +534.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
18.4 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
2.55 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
14.32 g
Water:
80.8 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +286.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.6% |
~equal in
Water
~80.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.247 g
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 | -91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.087g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 36mg | 228.3mg | 214% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.23mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Folate | 6µg | 49µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 7g | 5.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.451mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 0.66g | 2.55g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 417mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 1.084mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.247g | 0.401g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.4g | 14.32g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.023g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 68kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 8.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.92g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 31µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.06mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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
18%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elderberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)