Guava Juice vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and chili pepper:
- Both guava juice and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Chili pepper has 61% less sugar than guava juice.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper has 37% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 79% |
| Fat | 1% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 42% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 50% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper has 61% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper has 21 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 10 times more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than guava juice - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and chili pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chili pepper has 125% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 216% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 772% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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 chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 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 Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper has 40% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does guava juice or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 40% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 770% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.