Guava nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Guavas, common, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Guava
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Guava glycemic index https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276419240This study says 78 https://www.cabdirect.org/globalhealth/abstract/20123409459 Another study says 31 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208016/ 32 in this one https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235261811500027X
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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31 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 2 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 68 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 9 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 fruit, without refuse (55 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -6.8 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 | 6 mg |
Guava calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 68 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 112 | 165 g |
| Calories in 1 fruit, without refuse | 37 | 55 g |
Guava Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Guava glycemic index
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276419240This study says 78 https://www.cabdirect.org/globalhealth/abstract/20123409459 Another study says 31 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208016/ 32 in this one https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235261811500027X
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Guava Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1872IU of 5,000IU
37%
Vitamin E:
2.2mg of 15mg
15%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
685mg of 90mg
761%
Vitamin B1:
0.2mg of 1mg
17%
Vitamin B2:
0.12mg of 1mg
9.2%
Vitamin B3:
3.3mg of 16mg
20%
Vitamin B5:
1.4mg of 5mg
27%
Vitamin B6:
0.33mg of 1mg
25%
Folate:
147µg of 400µg
37%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
23mg of 550mg
4.1%
Vitamin K:
7.8µg of 120µg
6.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 5%
2.6 g of 50 g
2.6 g (5% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
1 g of 65 g
1 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
14.3 g of 300 g
14.3 g (5% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
80.8 g of 2,000 g
80.8 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.4 g
1.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
66mg of 280mg
24%
Threonine:
288mg of 1,050mg
27%
Isoleucine:
279mg of 1,400mg
20%
Leucine:
513mg of 2,730mg
19%
Lysine:
216mg of 2,100mg
10%
Methionine:
48mg of 1,050mg
4.6%
Phenylalanine:
18mg of 1,750mg
1%
Valine:
261mg of 1,820mg
14%
Histidine:
66mg of 700mg
9.4%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Fiber content ratio for Guava
Sugar:
8.9 g
Fiber:
5.4 g
Other:
0 g
All nutrients for Guava per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% | 81% |
1.4 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 2.6g | 6% | 74% |
1.1 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.95g | 1% | 75% |
35.1 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 228mg | 254% | 10% |
4.3 times more than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 8.9g | N/A | 48% |
6.1 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 14g | 5% | 42% |
2 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | 54% |
6.4 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 18mg | 2% | 57% |
6.9 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 417mg | 12% | 17% |
2.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 3% | 87% |
10 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 8.9g | N/A | 41% |
Equal to Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | 17% |
2.3 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 26% | 29% |
1.6 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 2% | 83% |
27.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 6% | 80% |
4.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 2mg | 0% | 96% |
245 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 3% | 39% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 5% | 51% |
2 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.15mg | 7% | 56% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | 88% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | 63% |
4 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 84% |
3.3 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 7% | 68% |
8.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | 62% |
2.5 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | 62% |
1.1 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | 62% |
39.1 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 49µg | 12% | 35% |
1.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 0.27g | 1% | 75% |
21.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | 89% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.09g | N/A | 82% |
112.6 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | N/A | 66% |
117.6 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
13.9 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | 90% |
7.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0% | 91% |
9.8 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | 90% |
14.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
6.3 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 94% |
6 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0% | 98% |
111.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.09mg | 0% | 92% |
23.3 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 95% |
34 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
1.5%
Total Fat
0.95g
1.2%
Saturated Fat 0.27g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.09%
Sodium 2mg
4.8%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
22%
Dietary Fiber
5.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2.6g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
18mg
1.8%
Iron
0.26mg
3.3%
Potassium
417mg
12%
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The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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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.