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Guava vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between guava and rutabagas

  • Guava is richer than rutabagas in vitamin C, copper, vitamin A, fiber, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for guava is 226% higher.
  • Guava contains 312 times more vitamin A than rutabagas. Guava contains 624IU of vitamin A, while rutabagas contain 2IU.
  • Rutabagas contain less sugar.
  • Guava has a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.

Food types used in this article are Guavas, common, raw and Rutabagas, 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
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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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +618.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.9%
Contains more IronIron +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.24mg

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 83% 0% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +813.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.1%
Contains more FatsFats +493.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.1%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

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
19% 18% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +355.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Rutabagas DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 25mg 226%
Copper 0.23mg 0.032mg 22%
Fiber 5.4g 2.3g 12%
Folate 49µg 21µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 18mg 43mg 3%
Potassium 417mg 305mg 3%
Protein 2.55g 1.08g 3%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.3mg 3%
Calories 68kcal 37kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.088g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.09mg 2%
Phosphorus 40mg 53mg 2%
Iron 0.26mg 0.44mg 2%
Carbs 14.32g 8.62g 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.131mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.1mg 1%
Fats 0.95g 0.16g 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.027g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 14.1mg 1%
Net carbs 8.92g 6.32g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 8.92g 4.46g N/A
Zinc 0.23mg 0.24mg 0%
Starch 0.4g 0%
Sodium 2mg 12mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 0.025g 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 is richer in minerals?
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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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.