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Beef broiled vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef broiled and Clam?

  • Beef broiled is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4010% more.
  • Clam contains 31 times less Saturated Fat than Beef broiled. Beef broiled contains 5.895g of Saturated Fat, while Clam contains 0.188g.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Copper +709.4%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +197.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Copper +709.4%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +197.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.81

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3645.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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 B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3645.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +690.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +448.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 Fats +690.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +448.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3776.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3776.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Protein 25.93g 25.55g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 1.95g Beef broiled
Carbs 0g 5.13g Clam
Calories 250kcal 148kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 18mg 92mg Clam
Iron 2.6mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 198mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 318mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 72mg 1202mg Beef broiled
Zinc 6.31mg 2.73mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.012mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 21.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 9IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 3.354mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.11mg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.72mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.45mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.54mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.478mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.914mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.604mg 0.49mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 88mg 67mg Clam
Trans Fat 0.572g Clam
Saturated Fat 5.895g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 0.172g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.552g Clam
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
52%
Beef broiled
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.