Guava Juice vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and brussels sprouts:
- Both guava juice and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
- Brussels sprout has 4.8 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brussels sprout has 32% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 68% |
| Fat | 1% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 45% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 280% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprout has 4.8 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 36 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 303% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than guava juice - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 176 times more Vitamin K than guava juice - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 425% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 268% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 897% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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, guava juice has more lycopene than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 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: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Brussels sprout has 30% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does guava juice or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 50% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 900% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.