Beef vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Beef and Clam?
- Beef is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3945% higher.
- Clam has 14 times less Saturated Fat than Beef. Beef has 2.595g of Saturated Fat, while Clam has 0.188g.
We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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.
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Sodium
-95.5%
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Zinc
+35.5%
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Calcium
+607.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+30.5%
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Potassium
+78.4%
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Copper
+609.3%
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Manganese
+11011.1%
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Selenium
+152%
Equal in Iron - 2.81
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Sodium
-95.5%
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Zinc
+35.5%
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Calcium
+607.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+30.5%
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Potassium
+78.4%
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Copper
+609.3%
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Manganese
+11011.1%
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Selenium
+152%
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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Vitamin B3
+71.7%
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Vitamin B6
+508.2%
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Vitamin A
+9400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+102.7%
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Vitamin B5
+41.4%
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Folate
+314.3%
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Vitamin B12
+2248.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.426
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Vitamin B3
+71.7%
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Vitamin B6
+508.2%
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Vitamin A
+9400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+102.7%
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Vitamin B5
+41.4%
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Folate
+314.3%
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Vitamin B12
+2248.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.426
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+235.4%
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+∞%
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+1765%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
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+235.4%
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+1765%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
Equal in Water - 63.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1489.5%
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Saturated Fat
-92.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1489.5%
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Saturated Fat
-92.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Protein | 27.55g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 1.95g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Calories | 169kcal | 148kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 92mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 338mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 628mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 1202mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.688mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 171µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 98.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.49mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 67mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 0.188g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.104g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.552g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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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
79%
1063%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.407g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.