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Guava vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between guava and ground beef

  • Guava is richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for guava is 254% higher.
  • Guava contains less saturated fat.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than guava.

Food types used in this article are Guavas, common, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +773.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2439.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3083.3%

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.
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +863.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +836.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1517.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.2%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8316.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.408g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Guava Ground beef
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0mg 254%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.23mg 5.84mg 51%
Protein 2.55g 23.87g 43%
Selenium 0.6µg 19.1µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.272g 6.073g 26%
Iron 0.26mg 2.27mg 25%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Fats 0.95g 15.37g 22%
Phosphorus 40mg 166mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 4.026mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 7.322g 18%
Copper 0.23mg 0.079mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.311mg 15%
Choline 7.6mg 73.2mg 12%
Folate 49µg 7µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.171mg 10%
Calories 68kcal 241kcal 9%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.009mg 6%
Carbs 14.32g 0g 5%
Potassium 417mg 241mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.12mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 73mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 3µg 3%
Calcium 18mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.051mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.512mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 8.92g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 8.92g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.173g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.408g 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.