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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of guava juice and lemon 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 Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Guava Juice or Lemon .

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.