Cranberry Juice vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and guava juice:
- Cranberry juice has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than cranberry juice.
- Cranberry juice has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, guava juice contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) 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 and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is similar to guava juice for protein, carbs and fat. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 98% |
| Fat | 2% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice has 900% more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and cranberry juice are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 127% more Vitamin C than cranberry juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cranberry juice and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cranberry juice has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, guava juice contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cranberry juice and guava juice contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Cranberry Juice | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of potassium - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 77mg 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, cranberry juice has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than cranberry juice per 100 grams.
| Cranberry Juice | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or cranberry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and cranberry juice has 46 calories.
Does guava juice or cranberry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbohydrates.