Guava vs Lime – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing guava to lime, we picked the guava.
Why?
Not a contentious one today:
In terms of macros, guava has nearly 2x the fiber, more than 4x the protein, and slightly more carbs, winning this round.
In the category of vitamins, guava has a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E, K, and choline, while limes are not higher in any vitamins. You might be wondering about the difference in vitamin C, for which limes are famous, and the answer is that guavas have about 7x more vitamin C than limes. In any case, a clear win for guava on all counts.
Looking at minerals, guavas have more copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while limes have more calcium and iron. Another win for guavas.
In other considerations, guavas are also higher in polyphenols, so that’s another point scored there.
Adding up the sections makes for a complete win for guavas, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!
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