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How much fiber is in guava?
Guava has 3 g of fiber per 1 fruit (55 g). That is 11% of the 28 g daily value and a good amount for a fruit. Per 100 g it works out to 5.5 g, which ranks 15 of 39 fruits in the FiberUp database. About 37% of that fiber is soluble and 63% insoluble. It would take 9 servings to reach the 25 g adequate intake for women and 13 for the 38 g for men. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About guava and fiber
A single guava provides 3 grams of fiber in a 55 gram fruit, which makes it one of the densest fresh fruits per gram. The seeds and rind are edible and carry most of it.
How guava compares to other fruits
Per typical serving. The highest fruit in the database is raspberries at 8 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomegranate | 1/2 cup seeds | 3.5 g | 4 g | 13% |
| Banana | 1 medium | 3.1 g | 2.6 g | 11% |
| Orange | 1 medium | 3.1 g | 2.4 g | 11% |
| Prunes | 5 prunes | 3 g | 7.1 g | 11% |
| Strawberries | 1 cup | 3 g | 2 g | 11% |
| Guava | 1 fruit | 3 g | 5.5 g | 11% |
| Cherries | 1 cup | 2.9 g | 2.1 g | 10% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of guava to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of guava to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for guava
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guavas, common, raw | 5.4 g | – | – |
| Guavas, strawberry, raw | 5.4 g | – | – |
| Guava nectar, with sucralose, canned | 1.2 g | – | – |
| Guava nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid | 1 g | – | – |
| Guava, raw | 5.4 g | – | – |
| Guava paste | 1.1 g | – | – |
| Guava nectar | 1.2 g | – | – |
| Pastry, Pastelitos de Guava (guava pastries) | 2.2 g | – | – |
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.