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Guava vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Guava and Nutmeg

  • Guava is richer in Vitamin C, yet Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Guava is 250% higher.
  • Guava contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Guavas, common, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
Guava
2
:
8
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +1069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +731.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.5%
Contains more Zinc +834.8%
Contains more Copper +346.5%
Contains more Manganese +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +1069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +731.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.5%
Contains more Zinc +834.8%
Contains more Copper +346.5%
Contains more Manganese +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%

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
Guava
5
:
5
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7510%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
Guava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
Nutmeg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7510%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +55.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
1
:
4
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Water +1197%
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +3722.1%
Contains more Carbs +244.2%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Nutmeg
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1197%
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +3722.1%
Contains more Carbs +244.2%
Contains more Other +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
2
:
1
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3601.1%
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3601.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 2.55g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.95g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 14.32g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 68kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 8.92g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 5.4g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 18mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.26mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 22mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 40mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 417mg 350mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 16mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.23mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.15mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 624IU 102IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 5µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 49µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 25.94g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.35g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
80%
Guava
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.668g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.