Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Guava, red
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 99% |
| Calories | 102kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.9 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 23.8 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 158 mg/ 70mg (225%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 34 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 26 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Red guava (guava), usually eaten as a fruit or made into juice, jam, or added to fruit salads.
Why it matters to health
Red guava is a good source of dietary fiber (about 7.2 g per 100 g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. It also provides vitamin- and antioxidant-rich fruit components that help overall wellness. For energy, it has carbohydrates (23.8 g) and sugar (11.9 g), so it’s best to enjoy it as part of your meals/snacks rather than as “extra” on top of already-sweet foods. It’s very low in fat and has very low sodium, which is helpful for heart-friendly eating. If you’re watching saturated fat, guava is low overall, but note that it does contain a small amount of saturated fat (0.11 g per 100 g).
Healthier tips
- For snacks: have about 1 small to 1 medium serving (e.g., 1–2 cups sliced guava) between meals.
- If making juice: prefer whole fruit or keep juice portions small—blending can reduce the “fullness” from fiber.
- Pair guava with protein or healthy fats for better balance (e.g., guava with plain yogurt or a handful of nuts).
- Since it has natural sugar, keep sweet spreads (jam) and sweetened drinks smaller portions, especially if you already had dessert.
- Include it regularly: aim for 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day, and use guava as one of your fruit snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Guinataang langka, Sinigang na baboy, Tinola, Fruit salad (with condensed milk), Buko pandan
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