Guava Juice vs. Kiwi

Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Kiwi


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of guava juice versus kiwi (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and kiwi:

  • Both guava juice and kiwi are high in Vitamin C.
  • Guava juice has more lycopene than kiwi, however, kiwi contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
  • Kiwi has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of guava juice and kiwi 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: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between guava juice and kiwi. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

calories

Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and kiwi has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kiwi per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for kiwi, 7:87:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Guava Juice Kiwi
Protein 1% 7%
Carbohydrates 98% 87%
Fat 1% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and kiwi has 14.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and kiwi has 9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and kiwi has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both guava juice and kiwi are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both guava juice and kiwi are high in Vitamin C. Kiwi has 339% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kiwi and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Kiwi has 28 times more Vitamin E than guava juice - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Kiwi has 39 times more Vitamin K than guava juice - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Kiwi has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and kiwi contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.

Guava Juice Kiwi
Thiamin 0.003 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.003 MG 0.025 MG
Niacin 0.17 MG 0.341 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.08 MG 0.183 MG
Vitamin B6 0.01 MG 0.063 MG
Folate 3 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kiwi has 325% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and kiwi has 34mg of calcium.

iron

Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and kiwi has 0.31mg of iron.

potassium

Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium and it has 700% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and kiwi has 312mg 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 kiwi per 100 grams, however, kiwi contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.

Guava Juice Kiwi
lycopene 35 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 52 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 122 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 Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) .

Guava Juice 251g

( cup )
Daily Values (%)

Kiwi 180g

( cup, sliced )
158KCAL 8%
44% calories
110KCAL 6%
41G 16%
58% carbohydrates
26G 11%
2.5G 10%
dietary fiber 116%
5.4G 22%
33G 106% sugar 16G
0.15G 0.2%
total fat 526%
0.94G 2%
0.05G 0.3%
saturated fat
0.05G 0.3%
0.05G monounsaturated fat 60% 0.08G
0.03G polyunsaturated fat >999% 0.52G
15MG 1%
178% sodium
5.4MG 0.4%
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A >999%
7.2UG 1%
53MG 71%
Vitamin C 215%
167MG 223%
20MG 2%
calcium 205%
61MG 6%
0.95MG 5%
70% iron
0.56MG 3%
5MG 2%
magnesium 520%
31MG 10%
98MG 4%
potassium 473%
562MG 24%
0.01MG 1%
thiamin (Vit B1) 396%
0.05MG 4%
0.01MG 1%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 396%
0.05MG 4%
0.43MG 3%
niacin (Vit B3) 42%
0.61MG 4%
0.03MG 2%
Vitamin B6 266%
0.11MG 9%
0.2MG 4%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 65%
0.33MG 7%
7.5UG 2%
folate (Vit B9) 500%
45UG 11%
0.13MG 1%
Vitamin E >999%
2.6MG 18%
2.5UG 3%
Vitamin K >999%
73UG 81%
0.23G 1%
protein 813%
2.1G 4%
2.8MG 1%
choline 400%
14MG 3%
0.04MG 4%
copper 474%
0.23MG 20%
0.15MG 8%
manganese 20%
0.18MG 10%
5MG 1%
phosphorus >999%
61MG 9%
selenium >999%
0.36UG 1%
0.08MG 1%
zinc 212%
0.25MG 3%
210G 40% Water 150G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does guava juice or kiwi contain more calories in 100 grams?
Guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and kiwi has 61 calories.

Does guava juice or kiwi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and kiwi contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and kiwi has 14.7g of carbohydrates.

Does guava juice or kiwi contain more potassium?
Kiwi is a rich source of potassium and it has 700% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and kiwi has 312mg of potassium.