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Butter vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter and Clam

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4113% higher.
  • Butter contains 269 times more Saturated Fat than Clam. Butter contains 50.489g of Saturated Fat, while Clam contains 0.188g.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
1
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9
Clam
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +13950%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1308.3%
Contains more Potassium +2516.7%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +24900%
Contains more Selenium +6300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +13950%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1308.3%
Contains more Potassium +2516.7%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +24900%
Contains more Selenium +6300%

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.
Butter
4
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8
Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
1
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4
Clam
Contains more Fats +4059.5%
Contains more Protein +2905.9%
Contains more Carbs +8450%
Contains more Water +254.7%
Contains more Other +9225%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
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 Fats +4059.5%
Contains more Protein +2905.9%
Contains more Carbs +8450%
Contains more Water +254.7%
Contains more Other +9225%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
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1
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13522.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13522.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 5.13g Clam
Protein 0.85g 25.55g Clam
Fats 81.11g 1.95g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 5.13g Clam
Calories 717kcal 148kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Clam
Calcium 24mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.02mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 2mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 24mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 24mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 11mg 1202mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.016mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.004mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 1µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 2499IU 570IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 171µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 3µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.038mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.083mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.067mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.021mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.057mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.023mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 215mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0.172g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.552g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Butter
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.301g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.