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Guava vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Guava and Clam different?

  • Guava has more Vitamin C, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Guava.
  • Guava has 10 times more Vitamin C than Clam. Guava has 228.3mg of Vitamin C, while Clam has 22.1mg.
  • Guava contains less Sodium.

Guavas, common, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Guava
2
:
8
Clam
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +980.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +745%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +1087%
Contains more Copper +199.1%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +10566.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +980.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +745%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +1087%
Contains more Copper +199.1%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +10566.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Guava
6
:
5
Clam
Contains more Vitamin C +933%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 570
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +933%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 570
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
2
:
3
Clam
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +902%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Contains more Other +170.3%
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +902%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Contains more Other +170.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
0
:
3
Clam
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Guava Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Clam Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 5.13g Guava
Protein 2.55g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.95g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 14.32g 5.13g Guava
Calories 68kcal 148kcal Clam
Sugar 8.92g Clam
Fiber 5.4g 0g Guava
Calcium 18mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.26mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Guava
Phosphorus 40mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 417mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 2mg 1202mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.23mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.15mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 0.6µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 624IU 570IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.73mg Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 22.1mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.11mg
Folate 49µg 29µg Guava
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.096mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.093mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.171mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.072mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.016mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.087mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.022mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Guava
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.