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Margarine vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Guava?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Guava is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 253% higher.
  • Guava has 56 times less Saturated Fat than Margarine. Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Guava has 0.272g.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Guavas, common, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Margarine
Margarine
0
:
9
Guava
Guava
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +2216.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +2216.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Margarine
Margarine
4
:
7
Guava
Guava
Contains more Vitamin A +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3476.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +114050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4613%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +4800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3476.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +114050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4613%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +4800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
3
Guava
Guava
Contains more Fats +8395.8%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Protein +1493.8%
Contains more Carbs +1945.7%
Contains more Water +389.1%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Guava
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 Fats +8395.8%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Protein +1493.8%
Contains more Carbs +1945.7%
Contains more Water +389.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44586.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5960.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44586.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5960.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Guava Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 8.92g Guava
Protein 0.16g 2.55g Guava
Fats 80.71g 0.95g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 14.32g Guava
Calories 717kcal 68kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 8.92g Margarine
Fiber 0g 5.4g Guava
Calcium 3mg 18mg Guava
Iron 0.06mg 0.26mg Guava
Magnesium 3mg 22mg Guava
Phosphorus 5mg 40mg Guava
Potassium 18mg 417mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0mg 0.23mg Guava
Copper 0mg 0.23mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin A 3577IU 624IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 31µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.73mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.04mg Guava
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.11mg Guava
Folate 1µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 2.6µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Guava
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.272g Guava
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.087g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.401g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Guava
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
55%
Margarine
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.