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Clam vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Roquefort different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4094% more than Roquefort.
  • Clam contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, roquefort 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.
Clam
7
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Contains more Iron +401.8%
Contains more Potassium +590.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +1923.5%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +619.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +401.8%
Contains more Potassium +590.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +1923.5%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +619.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%

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.
Clam
4
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15351.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +69%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15351.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +69%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +156.5%
Contains more Water +61.6%
Contains more Fats +1471.3%
Contains more Other +72.7%
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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +156.5%
Contains more Water +61.6%
Contains more Fats +1471.3%
Contains more Other +72.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4826.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.1%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4826.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 2g Clam
Protein 25.55g 21.54g Clam
Fats 1.95g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 5.13g 2g Clam
Calories 148kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 92mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 2.81mg 0.56mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 338mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 628mg 91mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 1809mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.08mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.034mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.03mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 14.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.04mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.734mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 29µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.64µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 1.099mg 0.965mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.798mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.909mg 1.848mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.558mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.116mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.49mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 67mg 90mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 19.263g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
1063%
Clam
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.