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Barbecue sauce vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue sauce and clam different?

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and zinc than barbecue sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.

Sauce, barbecue and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -14.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.7%
Contains more IronIron +339.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +855.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1505.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1590%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +693.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4823.1%

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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 CarbsCarbs +694.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3015.9%
Contains more FatsFats +209.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 1.3µg 64µg 114%
Copper 0.072mg 0.688mg 68%
Protein 0.82g 25.55g 49%
Phosphorus 20mg 338mg 45%
Manganese 0.126mg 1mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.426mg 28%
Iron 0.64mg 2.81mg 27%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 22.1mg 24%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.73mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 11µg 171µg 18%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 3.354mg 17%
Potassium 232mg 628mg 12%
Carbs 40.77g 5.13g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.68mg 10%
Sodium 1027mg 1202mg 8%
Folate 2µg 29µg 7%
Calcium 33mg 92mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.552g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.11mg 3%
Fats 0.63g 1.95g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.045g 0.188g 1%
Calories 172kcal 148kcal 1%
Magnesium 13mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 39.87g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
7%
Barbecue sauce
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.