Guava vs Pomegranate – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing guava to pomegranate, we picked the guava.
Why?
In terms of macros, the guava has more fiber and protein, while the pomegranate has more carbs; an easy first-round win for guava.
In the category of vitamins, guava has more of vitamins A, B3, B5, B6, B7 B9, C, and E, while pomegranate has more of vitamins B2 and K, yielding an 8:2 win for guava, especially considering that it’s more than 20x the amount of vitamin C.
Looking at minerals, guava has more calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium, while pomegranate has more iron and zinc. Another win for guava, this time 7:2.
In other considerations, pomegranate has some interesting extra phytochemical benefits, but they’re mostly in the peel. So, don’t through that away! Use it to make a tea (herbal infusion style) or dry it, and turn it into a powdered supplement—see the “learn more” section below for details on why.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for guava, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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