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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Guava: The Tropical Fruit That’s Surprisingly High in Protein

How much protein is in guava? Yes! This sweet fruit offers more than just vitamin C & fiber. Let’s dig in.

Introduction

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1 guava (250g) provides ~3.5g of protein, which is quite more than most of the fruits.

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Protein in Guava

Guava offers 1.24g of protein per 100g, making it a solid fruit choice for protein.

Per 100g Breakdown

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Juice loses fiber during the process, so it's better to stick to whole fruit for full benefits.

Guava Juice vs Whole Fruit

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Pair guava with nuts, seeds, or Greek yogurt to make it a complete snack.

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Combine for a Protein Boost

It’s a great addition to vegetarian and vegan high protein diets. Not just this, if you are on a weight loss plan and want to look out for your calorie intake and meet your protein requirements, guava can be your saviour.

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Guava for Vegetarians

100g of guava provides ~214mg of vitamin C, which is quite a lot more than an orange as well.

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Guava is a Vitamin C Powerhouse

Guava offers 8.59g of fiber per 100g, thereby aiding digestion and satiety.

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Fiber-Rich Too

Mid-morning or pre-lunch is the ideal time for maximum absorption and benefits.

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Best Time to Eat Guava

Guava delivers more than taste, protein, vitamin C, fiber, and gut-friendliness, too. 

Conclusion

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