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Guava vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Guava and Loquat

  • Loquat has less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Guava.
  • Guava covers your daily need of Vitamin C 253% more than Loquat.
  • Guava has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Loquat. While Guava has 1.084mg of Vitamin B3, Loquat has only 0.18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Guavas, common, raw and Loquats, 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.
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%
Loquat
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +475%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Iron ~0.28mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.148mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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%
Loquat
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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22730%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Loquat
1
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +493%
Contains more FatsFats +375%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more OtherOther +176%
~equal in Water ~86.73g

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
Loquat
1
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +987.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Guava Loquat
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Loquat Opinion
Calories 68kcal 47kcal Guava
Protein 2.55g 0.43g Guava
Fats 0.95g 0.2g Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 1mg Guava
Net carbs 8.92g 10.44g Loquat
Carbs 14.32g 12.14g Guava
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Guava
Calcium 18mg 16mg Guava
Potassium 417mg 266mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0.28mg Loquat
Sugar 8.92g Loquat
Fiber 5.4g 1.7g Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.04mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.05mg Guava
Phosphorus 40mg 27mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 1mg Loquat
Vitamin A 624IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 31µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.73mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.148mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.019mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.024mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.18mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.1mg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Folate 49µg 14µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.04g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.008g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.091g Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.005mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg 0.015mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.015mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg 0.026mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0.023mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg 0.004mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.087mg 0.021mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg 0.007mg Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava Loquat
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
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.