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Guava vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Guava and Edam?

  • Guava is higher in Vitamin C, however, Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 254% more.
  • Guava has less Saturated Fat.

We used Guavas, common, raw and Cheese, edam types 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
Guava
4
:
6
Edam
Edam
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +538.9%
Contains more Manganese +1263.6%
Contains more Calcium +3961.1%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1240%
Contains more Zinc +1530.4%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +538.9%
Contains more Manganese +1263.6%
Contains more Calcium +3961.1%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1240%
Contains more Zinc +1530.4%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%

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
Guava
8
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1222%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.7%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Guava
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%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1222%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.7%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +901.4%
Contains more Water +94.4%
Contains more Protein +880%
Contains more Fats +2826.3%
Contains more Other +205.8%
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +901.4%
Contains more Water +94.4%
Contains more Protein +880%
Contains more Fats +2826.3%
Contains more Other +205.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
1
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Edam Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 1.43g Guava
Protein 2.55g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.95g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 14.32g 1.43g Guava
Calories 68kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 8.92g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 5.4g 0g Guava
Calcium 18mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.26mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 40mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 417mg 188mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 812mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.23mg 0.036mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.011mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 624IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.24mg Guava
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.037mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.082mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.281mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.076mg Guava
Folate 49µg 16µg Guava
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.3µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.096mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.093mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.171mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.072mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.016mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.087mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.022mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 17.572g Guava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.