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Clam vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Thyme different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Thyme.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Thyme, fresh 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
Clam
5
:
5
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Phosphorus +218.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Calcium +340.2%
Contains more Iron +521%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Equal in Potassium - 609
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Calcium +340.2%
Contains more Iron +521%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Equal in Potassium - 609

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
Clam
4
:
6
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Clam
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%
Thyme
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Protein +359.5%
Contains more Fats +16.1%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +376.6%
Equal in Water - 65.11
Clam
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
Thyme
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +359.5%
Contains more Fats +16.1%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +376.6%
Equal in Water - 65.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
0
Thyme
Thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Thyme
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 25.55g 5.56g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.68g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 148kcal 101kcal Clam
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Calcium 92mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 2.81mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 18mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 338mg 106mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 609mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 2.73mg 1.81mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.555mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 22.1mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.048mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.824mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.409mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 29µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.114mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.154mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.285mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.262mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.126mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.307mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.467g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.081g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.532g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Thyme
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
1063%
Clam
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.