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Guava vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Guava and Sunflower oil

  • Guava is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 269% higher.
  • Guava contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Guavas, common, raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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
Guava
9
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Sunflower oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
9
:
2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5527.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Guava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
Sunflower oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5527.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
4
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +10426.3%
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Sunflower oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +10426.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
1
:
2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53003.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8977.3%
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Sunflower oil
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53003.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8977.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Guava Sunflower oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 0g Guava
Protein 2.55g 0g Guava
Fats 0.95g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 14.32g 0g Guava
Calories 68kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 8.92g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 5.4g 0g Guava
Calcium 18mg 0mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0mg Guava
Magnesium 22mg 0mg Guava
Phosphorus 40mg 0mg Guava
Potassium 417mg 0mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.23mg 0mg Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 0IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0mg Guava
Folate 49µg 0µg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg 0mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg 0mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg 0mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg 0mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg 0mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg 0mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 13g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava Sunflower oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
80%
Guava
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.728g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.