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Thyme vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Thyme and Clam different?

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

Thyme, fresh and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Thyme
Thyme
5
:
5
Clam
Clam
Contains more Calcium +340.2%
Contains more Iron +521%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +24%
Equal in Potassium - 628
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +340.2%
Contains more Iron +521%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +24%
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.
Thyme
Thyme
6
:
4
Clam
Clam
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.426
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.426

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
Thyme
2
:
3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Carbs +376.6%
Contains more Protein +359.5%
Contains more Fats +16.1%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Water - 63.64
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
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
Contains more Carbs +376.6%
Contains more Protein +359.5%
Contains more Fats +16.1%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Water - 63.64

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.