Quince vs. Guava — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison


Summary
Although guava and quince have similar nutritional structures, they are radically different in the number of nutrients they contain. Guava is richer in fats, protein, and dietary fiber while being lower in sugars compared to quince.
Guava also contains almost 10 times more vitamins and around 2 times more minerals than quince, making guava nutritionally superior to quince.
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Introduction
Quince is often incorporated into our daily lives as an extract, powder, or tea. It is often used as a compressor application for swollen and painful parts, injuries, and cuts. Its lotion is perfect for soothing eyes. This fruit is also available as juice, wine, jelly, jam, pudding, and other forms of sweets.
Guava is a tropical fruit largely cultivated in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico. The fruit, its juice, and leaves are often used as medicine. It is usually eaten raw, though you may use it in beverages, jams, and desserts.
Nutrition
Guava has richer vitamin and mineral profiles compared to quince. Guava contains 15 times more vitamin A and vitamin C compared to quince. Guava is also significantly richer in all B group vitamins.
Vitamin Comparison
For their mineral content, guava is richer in copper, potassium, and zinc, whereas quince is higher in iron.
Mineral Comparison
Guava also contains more protein, polyunsaturated fats, and dietary fiber, while quince is higher in net carbs.
Both of these fruits are low in calories; however, guava contains slightly more calories.
Health Impact

These fruits have been part of the human diet since ancient times. Their health benefits have been known for centuries.
Quince is known for its effects on digestive disorders. Quince may decrease the risk of having stomach ulcers. Quince may beneficially affect nausea, constipation, and hemorrhoids, whereas quince leaves may help with diarrhea. It may also beneficially affect coughing and help heal cuts and injuries (1, 2, 3).
Guava has beneficial effects on diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. It also acts as a cough suppressant. It has protective functions against heart disease and cancer development (4).
Both these fruits are rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which lowers inflammation and decreases the risks of multiple diseases. The leaf extract of guava is anti-hyperglycemic and widely used in the treatment of diabetes (5).
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Macronutrient Comparison
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Comparison summary table
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 13.4g | 8.92g |
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Protein | 0.4g | 2.55g |
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Fats | 0.1g | 0.95g |
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Carbs | 15.3g | 14.32g |
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Calories | 57kcal | 68kcal |
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Sugar | 8.92g |
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Fiber | 1.9g | 5.4g |
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Calcium | 11mg | 18mg |
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Iron | 0.7mg | 0.26mg |
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Magnesium | 8mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 17mg | 40mg |
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Potassium | 197mg | 417mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.23mg |
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Copper | 0.13mg | 0.23mg |
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Manganese | 0.15mg |
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Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
Vitamin A | 40IU | 624IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 31µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.73mg |
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Vitamin C | 15mg | 228.3mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.067mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.084mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.081mg | 0.451mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.11mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 49µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.022mg |
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Threonine | 0.096mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.093mg |
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Leucine | 0.171mg |
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Lysine | 0.072mg |
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Methionine | 0.016mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.006mg |
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Valine | 0.087mg |
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Histidine | 0.022mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.272g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.087g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.401g |
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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.
- Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
- 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.