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Guava vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are guava and duck meat different?

  • Guava is higher in vitamin C and fiber; however, duck meat is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for guava is 254% higher.
  • Guava has less saturated fat.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than guava (31).

Guavas, common, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689.5%
Contains more IronIron +938.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +708.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3233.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.227mg

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 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +563.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.7mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +68.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +644.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2884.2%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14727.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +810.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0mg 254%
Saturated fat 0.272g 9.67g 43%
Fats 0.95g 28.35g 42%
Selenium 0.6µg 20µg 35%
Protein 2.55g 18.99g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 12.9g 32%
Iron 0.26mg 2.7mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 4.825mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 3.65g 22%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.269mg 18%
Phosphorus 40mg 156mg 17%
Zinc 0.23mg 1.86mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 1.098mg 13%
Calories 68kcal 337kcal 13%
Folate 49µg 6µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.174mg 9%
Choline 7.6mg 50.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.019mg 6%
Potassium 417mg 204mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.18mg 5%
Carbs 14.32g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 31µg 63µg 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.1µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 59mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.92g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 8.92g 0g N/A
Copper 0.23mg 0.227mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.