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Guava vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between guava and potato chips

  • Guava has more vitamin C; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin K, and selenium.
  • Guava covers your daily vitamin C needs 219% more than potato chips.
  • Guava contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of guava is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.8%
Contains more IronIron +526.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +33%
Contains more ZincZinc +373.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +634.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4152.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3542.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.4%
Contains more OtherOther +160.9%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11210.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2934.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 31.1mg 219%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 9.11mg 56%
Fats 0.95g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 0.272g 10.96g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.66mg 42%
Potassium 417mg 1275mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 9.84g 24%
Calories 68kcal 536kcal 23%
Histidine 0.022mg 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 40mg 165mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 3.827mg 17%
Iron 0.26mg 1.63mg 17%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 22.1µg 16%
Selenium 0.6µg 8.1µg 14%
Carbs 14.32g 52.9g 13%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.44mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.197mg 12%
Magnesium 22mg 67mg 11%
Protein 2.55g 7g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.167mg 8%
Copper 0.23mg 0.306mg 8%
Zinc 0.23mg 1.09mg 8%
Choline 7.6mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg 3%
Fiber 5.4g 4.8g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.402mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Folate 49µg 45µg 1%
Net carbs 8.92g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 8.92g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 2mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.