Figs vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and guava juice:
- Fig has more beta-carotene than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than fig.
- Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) 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 figs contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in carbs and similar to guava juice for protein and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 190% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and figs are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 955% more Vitamin C than fig - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than guava juice - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both figs and guava juice contain significant amounts of folate.
| Figs | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 338% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 495% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg 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, fig has more beta-carotene than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 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: Figs (Figs, raw) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does guava juice or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.