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Olive vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Olive and Clam

  • Olive has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Olive
2
:
8
Clam
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +11166.7%
Contains more Potassium +7750%
Contains more Zinc +1140.9%
Contains more Copper +174.1%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Selenium +7011.1%
Equal in Calcium - 92
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +11166.7%
Contains more Potassium +7750%
Contains more Zinc +1140.9%
Contains more Copper +174.1%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Contains more Selenium +7011.1%
Equal in Calcium - 92

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.
Olive
3
:
9
Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
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 A +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8964.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
3
:
2
Clam
Contains more Fats +447.7%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +2941.7%
Contains more Other +67.3%
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 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 +447.7%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +2941.7%
Contains more Other +67.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
2
:
1
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4486%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4486%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Clam Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 5.13g Clam
Protein 0.84g 25.55g Clam
Fats 10.68g 1.95g Olive
Carbs 6.26g 5.13g Olive
Calories 115kcal 148kcal Clam
Fiber 3.2g 0g Olive
Calcium 88mg 92mg Clam
Iron 3.3mg 2.81mg Olive
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 3mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 8mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 735mg 1202mg Olive
Zinc 0.22mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.251mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.02mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 0.9µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 403IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 0.9mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 0µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.4µg Olive
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.026mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.031mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.05mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.032mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.012mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.029mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.038mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.023mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Olive
Saturated Fat 1.415g 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 7.888g 0.172g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g 0.552g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive 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
6%
Olive
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive
Olive contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive
Olive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.