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Guava vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Guava and Grapefruit

  • Grapefruit contains less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3 than Guava.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 219% higher.
  • Grapefruit contains 7 times less Copper than Guava. Guava contains 0.23mg of Copper, while Grapefruit contains 0.032mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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
8
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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.9%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +618.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +581.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
9
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 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
4
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.2%
Contains more FatsFats +578.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more OtherOther +273%
~equal in Water ~88.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
2
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +335%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1013.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 68kcal 42kcal Guava
Protein 2.55g 0.77g Guava
Fats 0.95g 0.14g Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 31.2mg Guava
Net carbs 8.92g 9.06g Grapefruit
Carbs 14.32g 10.66g Guava
Magnesium 22mg 9mg Guava
Calcium 18mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 417mg 135mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0.08mg Guava
Sugar 8.92g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 5.4g 1.6g Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.032mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.07mg Guava
Phosphorus 40mg 18mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 624IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 31µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.13mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.022mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.043mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.031mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.204mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.262mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.053mg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Guava
Folate 49µg 13µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.02g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.036g Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.008mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg 0.013mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.008mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg 0.015mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0.019mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg 0.007mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.087mg 0.015mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg 0.008mg Guava
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Grapefruit
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
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.