Calories in
guavas, common, raw
68 kcal per 100 g Guavas, common, raw contains 68 calories per 100 grams, or about 112 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 2.6 g protein, 14.3 g carbohydrate and 1.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 75% carbohydrate, 13% protein, 11% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 165.0 g | 112 | 4.2 g | 23.6 g | 1.6 g |
| 1 fruit, without refuse | 55.0 g | 37 | 1.4 g | 7.9 g | 0.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 68 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Total fat | 1.0 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 23.6 g |
| Fibre | 5.4 g | 8.9 g |
| Sugars | 8.9 g | 14.7 g |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Potassium | 417.0 mg | 688.1 mg |
| Calcium | 18.0 mg | 29.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 228.3 mg | 376.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31.0 µg | 51.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 80.8 g | 133.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173044). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How guavas, common, raw compares
Among the 92 fruits and fruit juices items on this site, guavas, common, raw ranks 31 of 92 by calorie density, against a category average of 74 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 8% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (112 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 23 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in guavas, common, raw?
Guavas, common, raw contains 68 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 112 calories per cup. It also provides 2.6 g of protein, 14.3 g of carbohydrate and 1.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of guavas, common, raw?
By calories, guavas, common, raw is roughly 75% carbohydrate, 13% protein and 11% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 23 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the guavas, common, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Guavas, common, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.