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Jackfruit vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jackfruit and Guava

  • Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, however, Guava is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Guava covers your daily need of Vitamin C 238% more than Jackfruit.
  • Jackfruit has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Guava. While Jackfruit has 0.329mg of Vitamin B6, Guava has only 0.11mg.
  • Guava has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jackfruit, raw and Guavas, common, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248.8%
~equal in Potassium ~417mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
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 46% 6.6% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1566.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.3%
Contains more FatsFats +48.4%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
~equal in Water ~80.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Guava Opinion
Calories 95kcal 68kcal Jackfruit
Protein 1.72g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.64g 0.95g Guava
Vitamin C 13.7mg 228.3mg Guava
Net carbs 21.75g 8.92g Jackfruit
Carbs 23.25g 14.32g Jackfruit
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Jackfruit
Calcium 24mg 18mg Jackfruit
Potassium 448mg 417mg Jackfruit
Iron 0.23mg 0.26mg Guava
Sugar 19.08g 8.92g Guava
Fiber 1.5g 5.4g Guava
Copper 0.076mg 0.23mg Guava
Zinc 0.13mg 0.23mg Guava
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Phosphorus 21mg 40mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 110IU 624IU Guava
Vitamin A 5µg 31µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.73mg Guava
Manganese 0.043mg 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.067mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.04mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.11mg Jackfruit
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Folate 24µg 49µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.195g 0.272g Jackfruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.087g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.401g Guava
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0.022mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.103mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.069mg 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.034mg 0.016mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.006mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.034mg 0.022mg Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit Guava
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
17%
Jackfruit
74%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/nutrients
  2. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.