Guava Juice vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and honeydew:
- Both guava juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than honeydew, however, honeydew contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Honeydew has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 43% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to honeydew for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 92% |
| Fat | 1% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew has 44% less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew has 37% less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and honeydew are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Guava juice has 17% more Vitamin C than honeydew - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and honeydew contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Guava juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 485% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg 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 honeydew per 100 grams, however, honeydew contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 27 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 Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does guava juice or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 40% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does guava juice or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 40% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.