Banana vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and guava juice:
- Banana has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than banana.
- Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice has 29% less calories than banana - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to guava juice for fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice has 29% less carbohydrates than banana - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and banana contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and banana are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 143% more Vitamin C than banana - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Banana and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Banana | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and banana contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 818% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, banana has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | ~ | 35 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice has 30% less calories than banana - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does guava juice or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice has 30% fewer carbohydrates than banana - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 820% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.