Granny Smith Apple vs. Guava Juice
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Guava Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granny smith apple
versus
guava juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and guava juice:
- Granny smith apple has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than granny smith apple.
- Granny smith apple has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is lighter in carbs and similar to guava juice for protein and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for guava juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Granny smith apple has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both granny smith apple and guava juice contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Granny smith apple has 208% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and granny smith apple has 120mg 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, granny smith apple has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams, however, guava juice contains more lycopene than granny smith apple per 100 grams.
| Granny Smith Apple | Guava Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 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: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or granny smith apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and granny smith apple has 58 calories.
Does guava juice or granny smith apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and granny smith apple contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbohydrates.