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Avocado vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between avocadoes and clam?

  • Avocadoes are richer in fiber, while clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Avocadoes are lower in sodium.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than clam (27).

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +410.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15900%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Clam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +179.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +121%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Clam
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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 FatsFats +651.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1177.5%
Contains more OtherOther +136.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5597.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Avocado Clam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 0.4µg 64µg 116%
Copper 0.19mg 0.688mg 55%
Sodium 7mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 2g 25.55g 47%
Phosphorus 52mg 338mg 41%
Manganese 0.142mg 1mg 37%
Iron 0.55mg 2.81mg 28%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0.172g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.426mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Fats 14.66g 1.95g 20%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.73mg 19%
Vitamin A 7µg 171µg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.68mg 14%
Folate 81µg 29µg 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 22.1mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.11mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.354mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.126g 0.188g 9%
Calcium 12mg 92mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.552g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.15mg 7%
Potassium 485mg 628mg 4%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Calories 160kcal 148kcal 1%
Carbs 8.53g 5.13g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.