Greek Yogurt vs. Guava Juice

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Guava Juice

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus guava juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and guava juice:

  • Greek yogurt has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than guava juice.
  • Greek yogurt has 73% less sugar than guava juice.
  • Greek yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than guava juice.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Guava juice has 60.5 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and guava juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Guava juice and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to guava juice per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Guava Juice
Protein 55% 1%
Carbohydrates 22% 98%
Fat 24% 1%
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carbohydrates

Greek yogurt has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Guava juice has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Greek yogurt has 73% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 109 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Guava juice has 60.5 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and guava juice are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Guava juice has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 25 times more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than guava juice - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Guava juice and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Guava juice and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and guava juice contain significant amounts of niacin.

Greek Yogurt Guava Juice
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.003 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.003 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.17 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.08 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.01 MG
Folate 12 UG 3 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Guava juice and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Greek yogurt has 262% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Guava Juice
beta-carotene 6 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG ~
lycopene ~ 35 UG


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Greek Yogurt or Guava Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

Does guava juice or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Guava juice and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is guava juice or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 109 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does guava juice or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

Does guava juice or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.