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Paprika vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Paprika and Clam?

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
  • Paprika has less Sodium.

We used Spices, paprika 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.
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Clam
Contains more Calcium +148.9%
Contains more Iron +652.3%
Contains more Magnesium +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +59%
Contains more Selenium +915.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Equal in Copper - 0.688
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +148.9%
Contains more Iron +652.3%
Contains more Magnesium +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +59%
Contains more Selenium +915.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Equal in Copper - 0.688

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.
Paprika
10
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +8541.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1846.4%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 +8541.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1846.4%
Contains more Folate +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +561%
Contains more Carbs +952.4%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Water +466.2%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +561%
Contains more Carbs +952.4%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Water +466.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Clam Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 5.13g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 25.55g Clam
Fats 12.89g 1.95g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 5.13g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 148kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Clam
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 92mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 2.81mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 18mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 2280mg 628mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 1202mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 2.73mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.688mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 49254IU 570IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 171µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.15mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.426mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3.354mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.68mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.11mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 29µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.49mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.92mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.69mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.2mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.75mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.25mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 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 1.695g 0.172g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.552g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
415%
Paprika
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.952g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.