Cantaloupe vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and guava juice:
- Both guava juice and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin C.
- Cantaloupe has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than cantaloupe.
- Cantaloupe has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe has 46% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to guava juice for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 98% |
| Fat | 4% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe has 50% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe has 39% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and cantaloupe are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin C. Cantaloupe has 74% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than guava juice - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cantaloupe and guava juice contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 585% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg 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, cantaloupe has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe has 50% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
Does guava juice or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe has 50% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.