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Guava vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Guava and Mandarin orange?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Potassium in Guava is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 224% more.
  • Mandarin orange contains 5 times less Copper than Guava. Guava contains 0.23mg of Copper, while Mandarin orange contains 0.042mg.
  • Guava has less Sugar.

We used Guavas, common, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw types 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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.2%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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% 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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +755.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +265%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~681IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.036mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.8%
Contains more FatsFats +206.5%
Contains more OtherOther +273%
~equal in Carbs ~13.34g
~equal in Water ~85.17g

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Mandarin orange Opinion
Calories 68kcal 53kcal Guava
Protein 2.55g 0.81g Guava
Fats 0.95g 0.31g Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 26.7mg Guava
Net carbs 8.92g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Carbs 14.32g 13.34g Guava
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Guava
Calcium 18mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 417mg 166mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0.15mg Guava
Sugar 8.92g 10.58g Guava
Fiber 5.4g 1.8g Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.042mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.07mg Guava
Phosphorus 40mg 20mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 624IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 31µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.2mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.039mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.058mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.036mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.376mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.216mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.078mg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Guava
Folate 49µg 16µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.06g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.065g Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.002mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg 0.016mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.017mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg 0.028mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0.032mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg 0.002mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.087mg 0.021mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg 0.011mg Guava
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Mandarin orange
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
16%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.