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Barbecue chicken vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and clam

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and phosphorus in clam is higher than in barbecue chicken.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4101% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Clam has 21 times less saturated fat than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 3.927g of saturated fat, while clam has 0.188g.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.3%
Contains more IronIron +195.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +793.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.9%

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.
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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +755%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20940.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 +673.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4175%
Contains more OtherOther +323.9%
~equal in Water ~63.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 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 +3647.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 98.89µg 4101%
Selenium 22µg 64µg 76%
Copper 0.077mg 0.688mg 68%
Manganese 0.005mg 1mg 43%
Sodium 335mg 1202mg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Iron 0.95mg 2.81mg 23%
Fats 15.08g 1.95g 20%
Cholesterol 127mg 67mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.188g 17%
Vitamin A 20µg 171µg 17%
Phosphorus 218mg 338mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.172g 16%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.354mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.426mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.68mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Potassium 255mg 628mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.552g 10%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.73mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.15mg 8%
Calcium 16mg 92mg 8%
Protein 22.51g 25.55g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.11mg 6%
Folate 8µg 29µg 5%
Calories 226kcal 148kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Carbs 0.12g 5.13g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.739g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.