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Guava vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between guava and béchamel sauce

  • Guava is richer in vitamin C, copper, fiber, and folate, yet béchamel sauce is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for guava is 253% higher.
  • Guava contains 54 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. Guava contains 5.4g of fiber, while béchamel sauce contains 0.1g.
  • Guava contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Guavas, common, raw and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1669.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +525%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%

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% 10% 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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28437.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.5%

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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.8%
Contains more FatsFats +608.4%
~equal in Water ~80.66g
~equal in Other ~1.44g

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2969%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0.8mg 253%
Copper 0.23mg 0.013mg 24%
Fiber 5.4g 0.1g 21%
Sodium 2mg 328mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.184mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 126mg 11%
Folate 49µg 9µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.272g 2.152g 9%
Fats 0.95g 6.73g 9%
Phosphorus 40mg 101mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 1.586g 8%
Potassium 417mg 163mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 2.67g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.041mg 5%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.024mg 5%
Selenium 0.6µg 3.3µg 5%
Vitamin A 31µg 73µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.261mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.17mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.339mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.6µg 2%
Calories 68kcal 105kcal 2%
Protein 2.55g 3.77g 2%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.42mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Carbs 14.32g 7.4g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.055mg 1%
Iron 0.26mg 0.21mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 14.1mg 1%
Net carbs 8.92g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 8.92g 4.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Béchamel sauce
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
72%
Guava
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.