Guava Juice vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and tomato:
- Both guava juice and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Tomato has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than guava juice.
- Tomato has 3.9 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Tomato has 71% less calories than guava juice.
- Tomato has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 71% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 75% |
| Fat | 1% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice and tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 3.9 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and tomato are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Guava juice has 54% more Vitamin C than tomato - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than guava juice - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and tomato contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 508% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | 2573 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 70% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does guava juice or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.