Guava vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between guava and acerola
- Guava has more fiber, copper, folate, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, acerola is richer in vitamin C.
- Acerola covers your daily vitamin C needs 1610% more than guava.
- Acerola has 12 times less vitamin B6 than guava. Guava has 0.11mg of vitamin B6, while acerola has 0.009mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +634.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +537.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +590% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.082g
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 | 228.3mg | 1677.6mg | 1610% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.1g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.086mg | 16% |
| Folate | 49µg | 14µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.009mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 146mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.55g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.309mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 7.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.068g | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 6.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.92g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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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436%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Acerola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)