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Guava vs. Quince — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Tatevik Stepanyan by Tatevik Stepanyan | Last updated on March 11, 2024
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Guava
vs
Quince

Summary

Although guava and quince have similar nutritional structures, they are radically different in the number of nutrients they contain. Guava is richer in fats, protein, and dietary fiber while being lower in sugars than quince.

Guava also contains almost 10 times more vitamins and around 2 times more minerals than quince, making guava nutritionally superior to quince.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Nutrition
      1. Vitamins and Minerals
        1. Micronutrients
        2. Health Impact
          1. Cardiovascular health
          2. References

            Introduction

            Quince is often incorporated into our daily lives as an extract, powder, or tea. It is often used as a compressor application for swollen and painful parts, injuries, and cuts. Its lotion is perfect for soothing eyes. This fruit is also available as juice, wine, jelly, jam, pudding, and other sweets.

            Guava is a tropical fruit cultivated mainly in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico. The fruit, its juice, and leaves are often used as medicine. They are usually eaten raw, though they may be used in beverages, jams, and desserts.

            Nutrition

            Vitamins and Minerals

            Guava has richer vitamin and mineral profiles than quince. It contains 15 times more vitamin A and vitamin C than quince, and it is also significantly richer in all B-group vitamins.

            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
            11
            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%
            Quince
            Quince
            0
            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 50% 2.4% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
            Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1422%
            Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1460%
            Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
            Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235%
            Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
            Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442%
            Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +456.8%
            Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
            Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
            Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
            Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
            ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
            ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

            For their mineral content, guava is more affluent in copper, potassium, and zinc, whereas quince is higher in iron.

            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
            8
            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%
            Quince
            Quince
            1
            Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
            Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
            Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
            Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.7%
            Contains more CopperCopper +76.9%
            Contains more ZincZinc +475%
            Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.3%
            Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
            Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
            Contains more IronIron +169.2%
            ~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

            Micronutrients

            Guava also contains more protein, polyunsaturated fats, and dietary fiber, while quince is higher in net carbs.

            Both fruits are low in calories; however, guava contains slightly more calories.

            Health Impact

            Section reviewed by gastroenterologist Arpi Gasparyan Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan

            These fruits have been part of the human diet since ancient times, and their health benefits have been known for centuries.

            Quince is known for its effects on digestive disorders. Quince may decrease the risk of having stomach ulcers. Quince may beneficially affect nausea, constipation, and hemorrhoids, whereas quince leaves may help with diarrhea. It may also beneficially affect coughing and help heal cuts and injuries (1, 2, 3).

            Guava has beneficial effects on diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. It also acts as a cough suppressant. It has protective functions against heart disease and cancer development (4).

            Both these fruits are rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which lowers inflammation and decreases the risks of multiple diseases. The guava leaf extract is anti-hyperglycemic and widely used in treating diabetes (5).

            Cardiovascular health

            Section reviewed by cardiologist Astghik Grigoryan Article author photo Astghik Grigoryan

            Studies have shown that extracts from quince leaves at 320mg/kg doses have an antihypertensive effect similar to Captopril. Another study found that an aqueous-methanolic extract from quince seeds was most effective at 600mg/kg and prevented increased blood pressure (6).

            Guava also has ACE inhibitory activity similar to antihypertensive drugs like Captopril and Perindopril and antioxidative properties, essential in reducing cardiovascular risk (7, 8).

            The quince fruit is packed with quinic acid, shikimic derivatives, procyanidins, and flavonoids, which can help prevent atherosclerosis. Notably, the quince peel extract had the highest antioxidant activity (6).

            According to this research, the extract obtained from quince leaves can regulate the levels of lipids in the blood, much like Atorvastatin. However, it did not show significant improvement in atherosclerosis caused by a high-fat diet. Therefore, reducing the intake of high-fat foods in your diet is recommended. 

            Other studies also found that the aqueous extract of quince fruit and guava may significantly lower serum levels of TG (triglycerides) and LDL (“bad” cholesterol) while increasing the levels of HDL (“good” cholesterol) (6, 9).

            References

            1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16448180/
            2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746575/
            3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746946/
            4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5628524/
            5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28347786/
            6. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2022/3185442/
            7. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00580-015-2192-y
            8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27104032/
            9. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/276/1/012054/meta
            Article author photo Tatevik Stepanyan
            Education: Food Blogger
            Last updated: March 11, 2024
            Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian

            Infographic

            Guava vs Quince infographic
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            Macronutrient Comparison

            Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
            Guava
            Guava
            3
            3% 14% 81%
            Protein: 2.55 g
            Fats: 0.95 g
            Carbs: 14.32 g
            Water: 80.8 g
            Other: 1.38 g
            Quince
            Quince
            2
            15% 84%
            Protein: 0.4 g
            Fats: 0.1 g
            Carbs: 15.3 g
            Water: 83.8 g
            Other: 0.4 g
            Contains more ProteinProtein +537.5%
            Contains more FatsFats +850%
            Contains more OtherOther +245%
            ~equal in Carbs ~15.3g
            ~equal in Water ~83.8g

            Fat Type Comparison

            Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
            Guava
            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
            Quince
            Quince
            1
            10% 38% 52%
            Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
            Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
            Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
            Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +141.7%
            Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702%
            Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%

            Comparison summary table

            Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
            Guava Quince
            Lower in Sugar ok
            Lower in Saturated Fat ok
            Lower in Sodium 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 Quince Opinion
            Calories 68kcal 57kcal Guava
            Protein 2.55g 0.4g Guava
            Fats 0.95g 0.1g Guava
            Vitamin C 228.3mg 15mg Guava
            Net carbs 8.92g 13.4g Quince
            Carbs 14.32g 15.3g Quince
            Magnesium 22mg 8mg Guava
            Calcium 18mg 11mg Guava
            Potassium 417mg 197mg Guava
            Iron 0.26mg 0.7mg Quince
            Sugar 8.92g Quince
            Fiber 5.4g 1.9g Guava
            Copper 0.23mg 0.13mg Guava
            Zinc 0.23mg 0.04mg Guava
            Phosphorus 40mg 17mg Guava
            Sodium 2mg 4mg Guava
            Vitamin A 624IU 40IU Guava
            Vitamin A 31µg 2µg Guava
            Vitamin E 0.73mg Guava
            Manganese 0.15mg Guava
            Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
            Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.02mg Guava
            Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Guava
            Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.2mg Guava
            Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.081mg Guava
            Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.04mg Guava
            Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
            Folate 49µg 3µg Guava
            Choline 7.6mg Guava
            Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.01g Quince
            Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.036g Guava
            Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.05g 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

            Which food is preferable for your diet?

            ok
            ok
            is better in case of low diet
            Guava Quince
            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
            6%
            Quince
            Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
            19%
            Guava
            11%
            Quince

            Comparison summary

            Which food is lower in Sugar?
            Quince
            Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
            Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
            Quince
            Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
            Which food contains less Sodium?
            Guava
            Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
            Which food is lower in glycemic index?
            Guava
            Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
            Which food is cheaper?
            Guava
            Guava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
            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?
            ?
            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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.