Guava Juice vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 3.2 times less calories than guava juice.
- Cucumber has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than guava juice.
- Cucumber has 6.7 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Cucumber has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than cucumber, however, cucumber contains more beta-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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 3.2 times less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 80% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice has 100% more dietary fiber than cucumber - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber has 6.7 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and cucumber are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 654% more Vitamin C than cucumber - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both guava juice and cucumber contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Guava Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 100% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber has 277% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and cucumber has 147mg 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 cucumber per 100 grams, however, cucumber contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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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5% | selenium | 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 cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 3.2 times less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.
Does guava juice or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.