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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cantaloupe 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) 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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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 heavier in fat compared to guava juice per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 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 5% 1%
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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

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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 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 Cantaloupe or Guava Juice .

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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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.