Guava Juice vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and lemon:
- Both lemon and guava juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon has 4.1 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Lemon has 54% less calories than guava juice.
- Lemon has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 54% less calories than guava juice - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and guava juice has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 84% |
| Fat | 1% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon has 43% less carbohydrates than guava juice - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and guava juice has 16.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than guava juice - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 4.1 times less sugar than guava juice - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and guava juice has 13g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and guava juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and guava juice are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and guava juice are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 151% more Vitamin C than guava juice - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and lemon contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 225% more calcium than guava juice - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and guava juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and guava juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and guava juice has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon has 254% more potassium than guava juice - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and guava juice has 39mg 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 | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 11 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 Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or guava juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 50% less calories than guava juice - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and guava juice has 63 calories.
Does lemon or guava juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 40% fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and guava juice has 16.3g of carbohydrates.