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Guava vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Guava and Soursop

  • Guava is richer than Soursop in Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Guava is 231% higher.
  • Guava contains 9 times more Vitamin E than Soursop. Guava contains 0.73mg of Vitamin E, while Soursop contains 0.08mg.
  • Guava contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Guavas, common, raw and Soursop, 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 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +130%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +130.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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% 37% 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 69% 0.12% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1008.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.6mg

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
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +155%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more OtherOther +97.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
~equal in Water ~81.16g

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
24% 43% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.09g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Soursop Opinion
Calories 68kcal 66kcal Guava
Protein 2.55g 1g Guava
Fats 0.95g 0.3g Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 20.6mg Guava
Net carbs 8.92g 13.54g Soursop
Carbs 14.32g 16.84g Soursop
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Guava
Calcium 18mg 14mg Guava
Potassium 417mg 278mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0.6mg Soursop
Sugar 8.92g 13.54g Guava
Fiber 5.4g 3.3g Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.086mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.1mg Guava
Phosphorus 40mg 27mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 14mg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 2IU Guava
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.08mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.07mg Soursop
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Soursop
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.9mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.253mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.059mg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.4µg Guava
Folate 49µg 14µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg 7.6mg
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.051g Soursop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.09g Soursop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.069g Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.011mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0.06mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg 0.007mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Soursop
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
12%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
11%
Soursop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soursop
Soursop is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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?
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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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.