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Guava vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are guava and skipjack tuna different?

  • Guava is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and copper; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for guava is 253% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than guava (31).

Guavas, common, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more IronIron +515.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +612.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22730%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1630.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1006.3%
Contains more FatsFats +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +495.7%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.403g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 1mg 253%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 18.756mg 110%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 0.6µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.981mg 67%
Protein 2.55g 28.21g 51%
Phosphorus 40mg 285mg 35%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Iron 0.26mg 1.6mg 17%
Copper 0.23mg 0.11mg 13%
Folate 49µg 10µg 10%
Zinc 0.23mg 1.05mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.122mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.019mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 44mg 5%
Carbs 14.32g 0g 5%
Calories 68kcal 132kcal 3%
Potassium 417mg 522mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.038mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin A 31µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.485mg 1%
Fats 0.95g 1.29g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.42g 1%
Net carbs 8.92g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.92g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 0.243g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.403g 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $7.5)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.