Guava Juice vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and edamame:
- Edamame has 4.9 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than edamame, however, edamame contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and guava juice has 48% less calories than edamame - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and edamame has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 27% |
| Fat | 1% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame has 45% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and edamame has 8.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 420% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame has 4.9 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and edamame has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 131 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and edamame has 11.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and edamame are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and guava juice are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat 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 246% more Vitamin C than edamame - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame has more Vitamin A than guava juice - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame has 25 times more Vitamin K than guava juice - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 688% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and edamame has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 497% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and edamame has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and edamame has 436mg 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, guava juice has more lycopene than edamame per 100 grams, however, edamame contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 175 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1619 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: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or edamame contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and guava juice has 50% less calories than edamame - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and edamame has 121 calories.
Is guava juice or edamame better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 131 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and edamame has 11.9g of protein.
Does guava juice or edamame have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame has 50% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and edamame has 8.9g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or edamame contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 690% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and edamame has 63mg of calcium.
Does guava juice or edamame contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and edamame has 436mg of potassium.