Grapefruit vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and guava juice:
- Both guava juice and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Grapefruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grapefruit has 33% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to guava juice for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has 60% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Grapefruit has 47% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has 48% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than guava juice - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both grapefruit and guava juice contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Grapefruit | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 175% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Grapefruit has 246% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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,
| Grapefruit | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Grapefruit has 30% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does guava juice or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.