Blueberries vs Guava – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing blueberries to guava, we picked the guava.
Why?
Both have their merits! But…
In terms of macros, the guava has more than 2x the fiber for the same carbs, and nearly 3x the protein (not that this latter is much), winning easily in this category, mostly on account of the fiber.
In the category of vitamins, blueberries have a lot more vitamin K, while guava has a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, and E, winning this round by a country mile.
Looking at minerals, blueberries have more manganese, while guava has more calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, scoring another compelling victory for guava in this round.
In other considerations, like most berries, blueberries do have an abundance of polyphenols, rather more than guava, and thus win a round finally.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for guava, but by all means enjoy either or both, as blueberries’ polyphenol content is not to be overlooked, nor is all that vitamin K!
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