Chikoo vs Guava

Per 100 g, Chikoo has 73 kcal and 0.9 g protein, while Guava has 39 kcal and 1.3 g protein.

Chikoo

73
kcal per 100 g
0.9 g protein

Guava

39
kcal per 100 g
1.3 g protein

Nutrition compared, per 100 g

Both foods are shown per 100 g so the numbers are directly comparable. A single serving of each is a different size, so serving-for-serving figures would not tell you much.

Nutrient Chikoo Guava Difference
Calories Fewer calories for the same weight 73 kcal 39 kcal better 47%
Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle 0.9 g 1.3 g better 31%
Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets 13.9 g 7.1 g better 49%
Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density 1.3 g 0.3 g better 77%
Fiber More fibre improves fullness and digestion 9.6 g better 8 g 17%
Sugar Less sugar means a gentler blood-sugar response 12.3 g 5.9 g better 52%
"Better" marks the more favourable value for a general healthy-eating goal, not a judgement about the food overall. Differences under 5% are treated as equivalent.

Which is better for weight loss?

Guava

Guava is the lighter choice at 39 kcal per 100 g against 73 for Chikoo — about 47% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Chikoo a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.

Which is better for muscle gain?

Guava

Guava is the stronger protein source, with 1.3 g per 100 g against 0.9 g for Chikoo. To match that from Chikoo you would have to eat roughly 1.4 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Chikoo vs Guava — common questions

Chikoo has more calories — about 73 kcal per 100 g compared with 39 kcal for Guava.

Guava has more protein — 1.3 g per 100 g against 0.9 g for Chikoo.

Guava is the lighter choice at 39 kcal per 100 g against 73 for Chikoo — about 47% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Chikoo a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.

Guava is the stronger protein source, with 1.3 g per 100 g against 0.9 g for Chikoo. To match that from Chikoo you would have to eat roughly 1.4 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Yes. Combining them gives roughly 112 kcal and 2.2 g protein per 100 g of each. Indian meals are usually built from pairs like this, and mixing a grain with a protein source generally makes for a better-balanced plate than either on its own.

For most everyday goals Guava has the edge, mainly on calorie density. Per 100 g, Chikoo has 73 kcal and 0.9 g protein, while Guava has 39 kcal and 1.3 g protein. Healthy eating depends far more on total daily intake and portion size than on picking one of these two.
Full Chikoo nutrition & serving sizes
Full Guava nutrition & serving sizes

Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), Vijayakumar et al., Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0, and derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Values vary with recipe, oil used and regional style.

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