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Mandarin orange vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mandarin orange and Guava?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Potassium in Guava is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 224% more.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Guavas, common, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Guava
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 CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.2%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
~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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Guava
Guava
9
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 CholineCholine +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +755.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +265%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~624IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Guava
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 ProteinProtein +214.8%
Contains more FatsFats +206.5%
Contains more OtherOther +273%
~equal in Carbs ~14.32g
~equal in Water ~80.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Guava
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 -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mandarin orange Guava
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Guava Opinion
Calories 53kcal 68kcal Guava
Protein 0.81g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.31g 0.95g Guava
Vitamin C 26.7mg 228.3mg Guava
Net carbs 11.54g 8.92g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 14.32g Guava
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Guava
Calcium 37mg 18mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 417mg Guava
Iron 0.15mg 0.26mg Guava
Sugar 10.58g 8.92g Guava
Fiber 1.8g 5.4g Guava
Copper 0.042mg 0.23mg Guava
Zinc 0.07mg 0.23mg Guava
Phosphorus 20mg 40mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 681IU 624IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg 31µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.73mg Guava
Manganese 0.039mg 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.04mg Guava
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.11mg Guava
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Guava
Folate 16µg 49µg Guava
Choline 10.2mg 7.6mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.272g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.401g Guava
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.016mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.028mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.032mg 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.002mg 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.006mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.011mg 0.022mg Guava
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
16%
Mandarin orange
74%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.