How healthy is guava?
Is guava healthy? Yes, for most people. Guava scores 88/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 68 kcal, 228 mg vitamin C and 5.4 g fiber. Guava is one of the richest common fruits in vitamin C, with plenty of fiber. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Guava ranks higher than 88% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C100%
- Fiber28%
- Potassium13%
- Magnesium8%
- Protein8%
- Vitamin E7%
- Vitamin A5%
- Iron2%
- Calcium2%
Counts against
- Saturated fat2%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 173 minus 2 = 171. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in guava?
Calories37kcal
Protein1.4g
Carbohydrates7.9g
Fat0.5g
Fiber3g
Sugars4.9g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 68 kcal | 37 kcal | |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 7.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 3 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 8.9 g | 4.9 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 228 mg | 126 mg | 140% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 18 mg | 9.9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 229 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 12 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1.1 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Guavas, common, raw" (FDC 173044). Values rounded.
Why is guava good for you?
- 126 mg vitamin C in 1 fruit, 140% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- 3 g fiber in 1 fruit, 11% of the daily value. Most adults eat well under the 28 g daily value for fiber.
Good ways to use it
- Fresh, with a squeeze of lime
- Smoothies
What should you watch out for?
- Nothing notable for most people.
Similar foods
Guava is already one of the most nutrient-dense fruits we cover.
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Common questions about guava
How many calories are in guava?
100 g of guava has 68 kcal. A typical portion, 1 fruit (55 g), has about 37 kcal.
How much protein is in guava?
Guava has 2.5 g of protein per 100 g, or about 1.4 g in 1 fruit.
Is guava good for weight loss?
Guava is low in calories (68 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without many calories. No single food causes weight loss; the overall diet does.