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Guava vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between guava and caramel

  • Guava has more vitamin C, copper, fiber, vitamin A, and folate; however, caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Guava covers your daily need for vitamin C, 253% more than caramel.
  • Guava has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Guavas, common, raw and Candies, caramels.

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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
6
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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.9%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1177.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +56975%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
1
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +850.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.4%
Contains more FatsFats +752.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +437.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
1
36% 11% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1672.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +767.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Guava Caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0.4mg 253%
Copper 0.23mg 0.018mg 24%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 3.478g 21%
Carbs 14.32g 77g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.256mg 17%
Calories 68kcal 382kcal 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 18mg 138mg 12%
Fats 0.95g 8.1g 11%
Phosphorus 40mg 114mg 11%
Sodium 2mg 245mg 11%
Folate 49µg 4µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.272g 2.476g 10%
Potassium 417mg 214mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.148mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.011mg 6%
Protein 2.55g 4.6g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 1.542g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.62mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.103mg 3%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 31µg 12µg 2%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.44mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.46mg 2%
Iron 0.26mg 0.14mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.8µg 1%
Net carbs 8.92g 77g N/A
Sugar 8.92g 65.5g N/A
Choline 7.6mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.