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Guava vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Guava and Basil

  • Guava has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 344% more than Guava.
  • Guava has 13 times more Vitamin C than Basil. While Guava has 228.3mg of Vitamin C, Basil has only 18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Guavas, common, raw and Basil, fresh.

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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.
Guava
3
:
7
Basil
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +1119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +252.2%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +665.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +1119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +252.2%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +665.3%

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.
Guava
4
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6
Basil
Contains more Vitamin C +1168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15853.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin C +1168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15853.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
2
:
3
Basil
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +440.4%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +440.4%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
1
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2
Basil
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.389
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.389

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Basil Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 1.05g Guava
Protein 2.55g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.95g 0.64g Guava
Carbs 14.32g 2.65g Guava
Calories 68kcal 23kcal Guava
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 8.92g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 5.4g 1.6g Guava
Calcium 18mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.26mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 22mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 40mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 417mg 295mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 4mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.23mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.15mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 228.3mg 18mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.034mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.902mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.209mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 49µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 2.6µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.096mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.171mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.072mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.016mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.087mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.022mg 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.389g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Basil
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
80%
Guava
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil 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.

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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.