Guava Juice vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and lentils:
- Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Lentil has 6.1 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and guava juice has 46% less calories than lentil - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to lentils for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 67% |
| Fat | 1% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Guava juice and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 690% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lentil has 6.1 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 99 times more protein than guava juice - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and lentils are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Guava juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than lentil - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lentils and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Guava Juice | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 138% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 776% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 846% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and guava juice has 50% less calories than lentil - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does guava juice or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does guava juice or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 780% more iron than guava juice - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does guava juice or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 850% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.