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Black turtle bean vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Black turtle bean and Clam

  • Black turtle bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Black turtle bean.
  • The amount of Sodium in Black turtle bean is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw 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 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
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 +788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.9%
Contains more IronIron +209.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
~equal in Manganese ~1mg

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% 1% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1431%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 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 +1132.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +116.7%
Contains more WaterWater +478.5%
~equal in Other ~3.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 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 -19%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Clam Opinion
Calories 339kcal 148kcal Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.9g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 47.75g 5.13g Black turtle bean
Carbs 63.25g 5.13g Black turtle bean
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 160mg 18mg Black turtle bean
Calcium 160mg 92mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 628mg Black turtle bean
Iron 8.7mg 2.81mg Black turtle bean
Sugar 2.12g Clam
Fiber 15.5g 0g Black turtle bean
Copper 1mg 0.688mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 2.2mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 440mg 338mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 9mg 1202mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 17IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.21mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1mg 1mg
Selenium 3.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.15mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.68mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.11mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 5.6µg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 29µg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.894mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.697mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.459mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.32mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.915mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.592mg 0.49mg Black turtle bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
60%
Black turtle bean
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.