Guava Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and carrots:
- Carrot has 63% less sugar than guava juice.
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than carrot, however, carrot contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot has 35% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 87% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 41% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 63% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and carrots are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 258% more Vitamin C than carrot - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than guava juice - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 313% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 721% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | 1 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot has 40% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does guava juice or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 40% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 720% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.