Guava vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between guava and arrowroot?
- Guava is richer in vitamin C, fiber, and copper, while arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 252% higher.
- Arrowroot has 4 times less fiber than guava. Guava has 5.4g of fiber, while arrowroot has 1.3g.
- Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than guava (31).
We used Guavas, common, raw and Arrowroot, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +753.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +11915.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +589.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +375% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~13.39g
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Water
~80.75g
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Other
~1.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2075% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 1.9mg | 252% |
| Folate | 49µg | 338µg | 72% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.22mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.266mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.121mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 98mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 1.693mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.292mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.55g | 4.24g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.092g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 454mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 65kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 13.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.92g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.004g | 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% |
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
72%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.