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Seed vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seed and Clam

  • Seed is higher in Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Clam is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Seed.
  • The amount of Sodium in Seed is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
8
:
2
Clam
Contains more Calcium +585.9%
Contains more Iron +174.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.8%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +585.9%
Contains more Iron +174.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.8%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%

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.
Seed
4
:
6
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin A +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.6%
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 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin A +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
3
:
2
Clam
Contains more Fats +1476.4%
Contains more Carbs +721.1%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Water +997.2%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +1476.4%
Contains more Carbs +721.1%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Water +997.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
1
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1242.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4187.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1242.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4187.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Clam Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 5.13g Seed
Protein 16.54g 25.55g Clam
Fats 30.74g 1.95g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 5.13g Seed
Calories 486kcal 148kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0g Seed
Calcium 631mg 92mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 2.81mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 18mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 338mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 16mg 1202mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 2.73mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.688mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 1mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 54IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.15mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 3.354mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Clam
Folate 49µg 29µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.286mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.801mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.371mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.97mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.588mg 0.576mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.915mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.531mg 0.49mg Seed
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Clam
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.172g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.552g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.142g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.