Guava Juice vs. Tangerine

Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Tangerine


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

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

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

  • Both guava juice and tangerine are high in Vitamin C.
  • Guava juice has more lycopene than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
  • Tangerine has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than guava juice.
Detailed nutritional comparison of guava juice and tangerine 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 Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tangerine per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Guava Juice Tangerine
Protein 1% 5%
Carbohydrates 98% 90%
Fat 1% 5%
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carbohydrates

Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Tangerine has 80% more dietary fiber than guava juice - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of sugar - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both guava juice and tangerine are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both guava juice and tangerine are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 27% more Vitamin C than guava juice - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tangerine has more Vitamin A than guava juice - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Guava Juice Tangerine
Thiamin 0.003 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.003 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.17 MG 0.376 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.08 MG 0.216 MG
Vitamin B6 0.01 MG 0.078 MG
Folate 3 UG 16 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.

iron

Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.

potassium

Tangerine has 326% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg 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 tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.

Guava Juice Tangerine
lycopene 35 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 155 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 101 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 138 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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FAQ

Does guava juice or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?
Guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.

Does guava juice or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, guava juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.