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Bulgur dry vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bulgur dry and clam

  • Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, and magnesium, while clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in bulgur dry is lower.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry 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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
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 +811.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2682.6%

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% 0% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~29µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 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 +1378.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.9%
Contains more FatsFats +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +607.1%
Contains more OtherOther +147%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 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%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.172g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.552g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bulgur dry 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 Bulgur dry Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 2.3µg 64µg 112%
Manganese 3.048mg 1mg 89%
Sodium 17mg 1202mg 52%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Copper 0.335mg 0.688mg 39%
Magnesium 164mg 18mg 35%
Protein 12.29g 25.55g 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.426mg 24%
Carbs 75.87g 5.13g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.11mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 3.354mg 11%
Calories 342kcal 148kcal 10%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.73mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.68mg 7%
Potassium 410mg 628mg 6%
Calcium 35mg 92mg 6%
Phosphorus 300mg 338mg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Iron 2.46mg 2.81mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Fats 1.33g 1.95g 1%
Folate 27µg 29µg 1%
Net carbs 63.37g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.188g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0.172g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.552g 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0.49mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry 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
28%
Bulgur dry
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.