Guava vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between guava and yam
- Guava has more vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, copper, and fiber; however, yam is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese.
- Guava covers your daily vitamin C needs 235% more than yam.
- Yam has 18 times less sugar than guava. Guava has 8.92g of sugar, while yam has 0.5g.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of guava is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, raw and Yam, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1235.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +458.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +427.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 17.1mg | 235% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.293mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 816mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.397mg | 11% |
| Folate | 49µg | 23µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.178mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 27.88g | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 4.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.314mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 118kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.076g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.55g | 1.53g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.92g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.087mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
72%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)