Guava sauce, cooked: Calories, Macros, 22 Vitamins & 11 Minerals (USDA Per 100g)
A vibrant, sweet, and tangy sauce made from fresh guavas, perfect for drizzling over desserts, pancakes, or as an accompaniment to savory dishes. --- RECIPE --- Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: - 1 lb fresh guavas, ripe - 1/2 cup water - 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste) - 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions: 1. Wash guavas, cut them in half, and scoop out the pulp and seeds into a saucepan. You can also roughly chop the guavas and remove seeds after cooking. 2. Add water and sugar to the saucepan. 3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until guavas soften (about 10-15 minutes). 4. Press the cooked guava mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and skin, collecting the smooth pulp in a clean bowl. 5. Return the smooth guava pulp to the saucepan. Add lemon juice and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. 6. Let cool before serving.
Per 100g reference serving, Guava sauce, cooked provides 36 kcal of energy, 0.32g protein (3% of calories), 9.48g total carbohydrates (94% of calories, including 3.6g dietary fiber and 5.88g sugars), and 0.14g total fat (3% of calories).
Vitamins Profile in Guava sauce, cooked (Per 100g)
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| Vitamin / Bioactive | Amount per 100g | % Daily Value (FDA DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 146 mg | 100% DV |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 14 µg | 1.6% DV |
| Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) | 0.55 mg | 3.7% DV |
| Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) | 1.9 µg | 1.6% DV |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.026 mg | 2.2% DV |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.013 mg | 1% DV |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.42 mg | 2.6% DV |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.09 mg | 5.3% DV |
| Total Folate (Vitamin B9) | 5 µg | 1.2% DV |
| Folate (Dietary Folate Equivalents) | 5 µg | 1.2% DV |
| Natural Food Folate | 5 µg | 1.2% DV |
| Choline | 4.1 mg | 0.7% DV |
| Beta-Carotene | 170 µg | 4.7% DV |
| Lycopene | 3909 µg | 39.1% DV |
Minerals & Electrolytes in Guava sauce, cooked (Per 100g)
Electrolyte ratios (potassium-to-sodium, calcium-to-magnesium) and trace minerals (iron, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese) determine cellular hydration, oxygen transport, and thyroid function.
| Mineral / Electrolyte | Amount per 100g | % Daily Value (FDA DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 0.18 mg | 1% DV |
| Calcium (Ca) | 7 mg | 0.5% DV |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 7 mg | 1.7% DV |
| Potassium (K) | 225 mg | 4.8% DV |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.17 mg | 1.5% DV |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.5 µg | 0.9% DV |
| Phosphorus (P) | 11 mg | 0.9% DV |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.077 mg | 8.6% DV |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.108 mg | 4.7% DV |
| Sodium (Na) | 4 mg | 0.2% DV |
Fatty Acids, Omega-3s & Sterols (Per 100g)
| Lipid / Fatty Acid | Amount per 100g | % Reference Target |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) | 0.017 g | 1.1% DV |
| Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 PUFA) | 0.042 g | 0.3% DV |
| Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA) | 0.013 g | 0% DV |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) | 0.059 g | 0.3% DV |
| Saturated Fat (SFA) | 0.04 g | 0.2% DV |
Essential Amino Acids & BCAAs (Per 100g)
| Amino Acid | Amount per 100g | % Daily Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Leucine (BCAA) | 0.021 g | 0.7% DV |
| Isoleucine (BCAA) | 0.012 g | 0.8% DV |
| Valine (BCAA) | 0.011 g | 0.6% DV |
| Lysine | 0.009 g | 0.4% DV |
| Methionine | 0.002 g | 0.2% DV |
| Tryptophan | 0.003 g | 0.8% DV |
| Phenylalanine | 0.001 g | 0.1% DV |
| Threonine | 0.012 g | 1.1% DV |
| Histidine | 0.003 g | 0.4% DV |
| Glycine | 0.016 g | 0.5% DV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
100 grams of Guava sauce, cooked contains 36 calories (kcal), 0.32g of protein, 9.48g of carbohydrates (3.6g fiber, 5.88g total sugars), and 0.14g of total fat according to the USDA Standard Reference dataset in Wise Eating.
Guava sauce, cooked has an estimated food pH of 4.5 and a Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL) score of -4.43 mEq/100g, classifying it as Alkaline-Forming (Negative PRAL).
Allergen tags for Guava sauce, cooked: None of the Top 9 major allergens. In Wise Eating's WHO-aligned pediatric feeding database, the minimum age guideline is 24+ months with age-appropriate preparation.
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