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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
How much protein is in guava? Yes! This sweet fruit offers more than just vitamin C & fiber. Let’s dig in.
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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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Guava offers 1.24g of protein per 100g, making it a solid fruit choice for protein.
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Juice loses fiber during the process, so it's better to stick to whole fruit for full benefits.
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Pair guava with nuts, seeds, or Greek yogurt to make it a complete snack.
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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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100g of guava provides ~214mg of vitamin C, which is quite a lot more than an orange as well.
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Guava offers 8.59g of fiber per 100g, thereby aiding digestion and satiety.
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Mid-morning or pre-lunch is the ideal time for maximum absorption and benefits.
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Guava delivers more than taste, protein, vitamin C, fiber, and gut-friendliness, too.
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