Guava vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between guava and coconut
- Guava has more vitamin C and folate; however, coconut is higher in manganese, iron, copper, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Guava covers your daily need for vitamin C, 250% more than coconut.
- Guava has 2 times more folate than coconut. While guava has 49µg of folate, coconut has only 26µg.
- Guava has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of coconut is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Guavas, common, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +834.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1583.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6818.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +72% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3425.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~15.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1537.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.366g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 3.3mg | 250% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 29.698g | 134% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 1.5mg | 59% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 33.49g | 50% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.43mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.435mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 10.1µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 9g | 14% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 354kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Folate | 49µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1.425g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 356mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.55g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 15.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.92g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.366g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.087mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.077mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)