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Black pepper vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are black pepper and clam different?

  • Black pepper is higher in manganese, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, and calcium; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.
  • Black pepper has less sodium.

Spices, pepper, black 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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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 +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +381.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more IronIron +245.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1175.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1206.1%

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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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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 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 +67.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1146.6%
Contains more OtherOther +166.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
Contains more WaterWater +410.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 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 +329.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Manganese 12.753mg 1mg 511%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 136%
Selenium 4.9µg 64µg 107%
Fiber 25.3g 0g 101%
Iron 9.71mg 2.81mg 86%
Copper 1.33mg 0.688mg 71%
Sodium 20mg 1202mg 51%
Magnesium 171mg 18mg 36%
Calcium 443mg 92mg 35%
Protein 10.39g 25.55g 30%
Phosphorus 158mg 338mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Potassium 1329mg 628mg 21%
Carbs 63.95g 5.13g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.426mg 19%
Vitamin A 27µg 171µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.68mg 14%
Zinc 1.19mg 2.73mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.11mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 3.354mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.392g 0.188g 5%
Calories 251kcal 148kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.15mg 4%
Folate 17µg 29µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 0.552g 3%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Fats 3.26g 1.95g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 0.172g 1%
Net carbs 38.65g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
54%
Black pepper
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.