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Grapefruit vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Grapefruit and Guava

  • Grapefruit contains less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3 than Guava.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 219% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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.
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.9%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +618.8%
Contains more Manganese +581.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.9%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +618.8%
Contains more Manganese +581.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
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Guava
Contains more Vitamin A +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
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 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +231.2%
Contains more Fats +578.6%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Other +273%
Equal in Water - 80.8
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 Protein +231.2%
Contains more Fats +578.6%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Other +273%
Equal in Water - 80.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1013.9%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1013.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Guava Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 8.92g Grapefruit
Protein 0.77g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.14g 0.95g Guava
Carbs 10.66g 14.32g Guava
Calories 42kcal 68kcal Guava
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 8.92g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 5.4g Guava
Calcium 22mg 18mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.26mg Guava
Magnesium 9mg 22mg Guava
Phosphorus 18mg 40mg Guava
Potassium 135mg 417mg Guava
Sodium 0mg 2mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.23mg Guava
Copper 0.032mg 0.23mg Guava
Manganese 0.022mg 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin A 1150IU 624IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 31µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.73mg Guava
Vitamin C 31.2mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.04mg Guava
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.11mg Guava
Folate 13µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.013mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.015mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.019mg 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.007mg 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.006mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.008mg 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.272g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.401g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
20%
Grapefruit
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

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?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.