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Turmeric vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turmeric and Guava

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Guava has more Vitamin C.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 854% more.
  • Turmeric has 212 times more Iron than Guava. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Guava has 0.26mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
9
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +21053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +647.5%
Contains more Potassium +398.8%
Contains more Zinc +1856.5%
Contains more Copper +465.2%
Contains more Manganese +13100%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +21053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +647.5%
Contains more Potassium +398.8%
Contains more Zinc +1856.5%
Contains more Copper +465.2%
Contains more Manganese +13100%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
5
:
5
Guava
Guava
Contains more Vitamin E +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +145%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 E +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +145%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Protein +279.6%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Carbs +368.9%
Contains more Other +413%
Contains more Water +528.8%
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 Protein +279.6%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Carbs +368.9%
Contains more Other +413%
Contains more Water +528.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
1
Guava
Guava
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Guava Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 8.92g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 2.55g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.95g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 14.32g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 68kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 8.92g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 5.4g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 18mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.26mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 22mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 40mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 417mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 4.5mg 0.23mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.23mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 624IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Guava
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.73mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.04mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.084mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.451mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.11mg Guava
Folate 20µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.6µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.022mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.096mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.093mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.171mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.072mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.016mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.006mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.087mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.022mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Guava
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.272g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.087g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.401g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.