Guava Juice vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Guava Juice and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
guava juice
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in guava juice and zucchini:
- Both guava juice and zucchini are high in Vitamin C.
- Guava juice has more lycopene than zucchini, however, zucchini contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice.
- Zucchini has 4.1 times less sugar than guava juice.
- Zucchini has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than guava juice.
- Zucchini has 73% less calories than guava juice.
- Zucchini has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Zucchini is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Guava Juice (Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini has 73% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories per 100 grams and zucchini has 17 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, guava juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Guava juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Guava Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 62% |
| Fat | 1% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Zucchini has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Guava juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - guava juice has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Zucchini has 4.1 times less sugar than guava juice - guava juice has 13g of sugar per 100 grams and zucchini has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Guava juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of protein - guava juice has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both guava juice and zucchini are low in saturated fat - guava juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both guava juice and zucchini are high in Vitamin C. Guava juice has 18% more Vitamin C than zucchini - guava juice has 21.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Zucchini has more Vitamin A than guava juice - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and guava juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Guava juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - guava juice has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Guava juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - guava juice has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both guava juice and zucchini contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Guava Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.17 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini has 100% more calcium than guava juice - guava juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and zucchini has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Guava juice and zucchini contain similar amounts of iron - guava juice has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Zucchini is a great source of potassium and it has 569% more potassium than guava juice - guava juice has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg 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 zucchini per 100 grams, however, zucchini contains more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than guava juice per 100 grams.
| Guava Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| lycopene | 35 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 120 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2125 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does guava juice or zucchini contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini has 70% less calories than guava juice - guava juice has 63 calories in 100g and zucchini has 17 calories.
Does guava juice or zucchini have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than guava juice - guava juice has 16.3g of carbs for 100g and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.