Fruitcake vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fruitcake and guava different?
- Fruitcake is higher in iron; however, guava is richer in vitamin C, copper, vitamin A, potassium, folate, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for guava is 253% higher.
- Fruitcake contains 51 times more sodium than guava. While fruitcake contains 101mg of sodium, guava contains only 2mg.
- Guava has a lower glycemic index (31) than fruitcake (53).
Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Guavas, common, raw are the varieties used 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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +696.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
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 EVitamin E | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +45560% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +857.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +219.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4727.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +728.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
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 | 0.5mg | 228.3mg | 253% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.26mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.23mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.401g | 19% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 14.32g | 16% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 68kcal | 13% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.95g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.087g | 10% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 417mg | 8% |
| Folate | 20µg | 49µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 5.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.451mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.272g | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.084mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 2.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 8.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 8.92g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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
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72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals