Guava is one of the most nutritious everyday fruits: 100 g provides 228 mg of vitamin C — about four times an orange — plus 5.4 g of fibre and only 68 kcal. Pink guava also contains lycopene. Guava juice keeps vitamin C but loses much of the fibre.
Key facts at a glance
- Vitamin C: 228 mg per 100 g, well above the adult daily need of 75–90 mg.
- Fibre: 5.4 g per 100 g, including edible seeds.
- Pink guava: contains lycopene, the tomato pigment.
- Low calorie for a fruit.
- Juice is usually a nectar (guava purée is too thick to drink neat).
Guava nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100 g raw guava |
|---|---|
| Energy | 68 kcal |
| Vitamin C | 228 mg |
| Fibre | 5.4 g |
| Potassium | 417 mg |
| Folate | 49 µg |
| Lycopene (pink) | about 5 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Pink versus white guava
| Pink guava | White guava | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Sweeter, more aromatic | Milder, crisper |
| Lycopene | Yes | No |
| Main use | Juice and nectar | Fresh eating, often with salt and chilli |
Guava juice: what it keeps
- Vitamin C: much retained, but reduced by heat and storage.
- Lycopene: retained in pink guava juice.
- Fibre: partly lost; nectars keep some soluble fibre.
- Sugar: often added in nectars; check the label.
Frequently asked questions
Does guava have more vitamin C than orange?
Yes, about four times as much per 100 g.
Can you eat guava seeds?
Yes. They are edible and add fibre, though hard. People with diverticular problems may prefer seedless flesh.
Is guava juice as healthy as the fruit?
It keeps much of the vitamin C and lycopene but loses fibre and may have added sugar. Whole fruit is better.
Is guava good for diabetes?
Whole guava is high in fibre and relatively low in sugar, so it fits well in a balanced diet. Sweetened guava drinks are different.
Guava juice from ACM Beverage
ACM Beverage produces pink guava juice in Vietnam for OEM and private label customers. See the 500 ml pink guava juice. Related reading: guava juice with nata de coco.
