Guava Juice vs. Lime

Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Lime

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

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

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

  • Both guava juice and lime are high in Vitamin C.
  • Guava juice has more lycopene than lime, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than guava juice.
  • Lime has 52% less calories than guava juice.
  • Lime has 6.6 times less sugar than guava juice.
  • Lime has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
  • Lime is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of guava juice and lime 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 Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Lime has 52% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to lime for fat. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for lime, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Guava Juice Lime
Protein 1% 6%
Carbohydrates 98% 90%
Fat 1% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lime is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lime has 6.6 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both guava juice and lime are high in Vitamin C. Lime has 38% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lime and guava juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Guava Juice Lime
Thiamin 0.003 MG 0.03 MG
Riboflavin 0.003 MG 0.02 MG
Niacin 0.17 MG 0.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.08 MG 0.217 MG
Vitamin B6 0.01 MG 0.043 MG
Folate 3 UG 8 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lime has 313% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Lime has 162% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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 lime per 100 grams, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than guava juice per 100 grams.

Guava Juice Lime
lycopene 35 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 30 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 Lime .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Lime (Limes, raw) .

Guava Juice 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Lime 100g

( 100 g )
63KCAL 3%
110% calories
30KCAL 2%
16G 7%
45% carbohydrates
11G 4%
1G 4%
dietary fiber 180%
2.8G 11%
13G 665% sugar 1.7G
0.06G 0.1%
total fat 233%
0.2G 0.3%
0.02G 0.1%
saturated fat
0.02G 0.1%
0.02G monounsaturated fat 0.02G
0.01G polyunsaturated fat 495% 0.06G
6MG 0.4%
200% sodium
2MG 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A >999%
2UG 0.3%
21MG 28%
Vitamin C 38%
29MG 39%
8MG 1%
calcium 312%
33MG 3%
0.38MG 2%
iron 58%
0.6MG 3%
2MG 1%
magnesium 200%
6MG 2%
39MG 2%
potassium 162%
102MG 4%
0MG 0.3%
thiamin (Vit B1) >999%
0.03MG 3%
0MG 0.3%
riboflavin (Vit B2) >999%
0.02MG 2%
0.17MG 1%
niacin (Vit B3) 18%
0.2MG 1%
0.01MG 1%
Vitamin B6 297%
0.04MG 3%
0.08MG 2%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 175%
0.22MG 4%
3UG 1%
folate (Vit B9) 167%
8UG 2%
0.05MG 0.3%
Vitamin E 339%
0.22MG 2%
1UG 1%
67% Vitamin K
0.6UG 1%
0.09G 0.2%
protein 677%
0.7G 1%
1.1MG 0.3%
choline 364%
5.1MG 1%
0.02MG 1%
copper 249%
0.07MG 5%
0.06MG 3%
495% manganese
0.01MG 0.4%
2MG 0.3%
phosphorus 800%
18MG 3%
selenium >999%
0.4UG 1%
0.03MG 0.4%
zinc 266%
0.11MG 1%
84G Water 5% 88G


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 lime contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lime has 50% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.

Does guava juice or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.