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Brazil nut vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Clam?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Clam has less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 Calcium +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1988.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +2895.3%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Equal in Potassium - 628
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1988.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +2895.3%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Equal in Potassium - 628

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 B1 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
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 B1 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3341%
Contains more Carbs +128.8%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Water +1760.8%
Equal in Other - 3.73
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +3341%
Contains more Carbs +128.8%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Water +1760.8%
Equal in Other - 3.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13783.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4320.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13783.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4320.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Clam Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 5.13g Clam
Protein 14.32g 25.55g Clam
Fats 67.1g 1.95g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 5.13g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 148kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Clam
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 92mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 376mg 18mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 338mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 628mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 1202mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.73mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.688mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 64µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.15mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 22µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.365mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.19mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.49mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 1.124mg 0.576mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.76mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.409mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.172g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.552g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Clam
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
28%
Brazil nut
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1199mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.