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Guava vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between guava and sunflower seeds

  • Guava is higher in vitamin C, yet sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and iron.
  • Guava covers your daily vitamin C needs 252% more than sunflower seeds.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Guavas, common, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1377.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +1919.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +682.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2073.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8733.3%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16207.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4717.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2109%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +668.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +363.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +625%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1608.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +714.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5316.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +119.6%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21196.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5669.8%

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 seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin C 228.3mg 1.4mg 252%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 35.17mg 230%
Copper 0.23mg 1.8mg 174%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 23.137g 152%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 1.48mg 118%
Selenium 0.6µg 53µg 95%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.345mg 95%
Phosphorus 40mg 660mg 89%
Fats 0.95g 51.46g 78%
Manganese 0.15mg 1.95mg 78%
Magnesium 22mg 325mg 72%
Iron 0.26mg 5.25mg 62%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 18.528g 46%
Folate 49µg 227µg 45%
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 8.335mg 45%
Zinc 0.23mg 5mg 43%
Protein 2.55g 20.78g 36%
Calories 68kcal 584kcal 26%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.355mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.272g 4.455g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 1.13mg 14%
Fiber 5.4g 8.6g 13%
Choline 7.6mg 55.1mg 9%
Potassium 417mg 645mg 7%
Calcium 18mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin A 31µg 3µg 3%
Carbs 14.32g 20g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 8.92g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 8.92g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 2mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.171mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.087mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.