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Guava vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Guava and Broccoli different?

  • Guava is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Guava is 155% higher.
  • Guava contains 5 times more Copper than Broccoli. While Guava contains 0.23mg of Copper, Broccoli contains only 0.049mg.

Guavas, common, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Guava
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +369.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more IronIron +180.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 761% 37% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3807.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~623IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.78mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.071mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +156.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.7%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.6%
Contains more WaterWater +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
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36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +690.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +955.3%
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.
Guava Broccoli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Broccoli Opinion
Calories 68kcal 34kcal Guava
Protein 2.55g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.95g 0.37g Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 89.2mg Guava
Net carbs 8.92g 4.04g Guava
Carbs 14.32g 6.64g Guava
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Guava
Calcium 18mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 417mg 316mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 8.92g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 5.4g 2.6g Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.049mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 40mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 2mg 33mg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 623IU Guava
Vitamin A 31µg 31µg
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.15mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.639mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 2.6µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 49µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 7.6mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.011g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.038g Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.096mg 0.088mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.079mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg 0.129mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.016mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.087mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.022mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
74%
Guava
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.