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Caesar salad vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caesar salad and clam?

  • Caesar salad is richer in vitamin B1, while clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4104% higher.
  • Clam has 22 times less saturated fat than caesar salad. Caesar salad has 4.206g of saturated fat, while clam has 0.188g.
  • Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index (50) than clam (27).

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
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 +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.4%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +446%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.8%

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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 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% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24622.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.354mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 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 +389.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +514%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.8%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 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 +1283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 98.89µg 4104%
Copper 0.126mg 0.688mg 62%
Selenium 31.4µg 64µg 59%
Sodium 454mg 1202mg 33%
Manganese 0.321mg 1mg 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Protein 13.39g 25.55g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.15mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0.188g 18%
Phosphorus 231mg 338mg 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 67mg 14%
Calcium 233mg 92mg 14%
Potassium 170mg 628mg 13%
Fats 9.54g 1.95g 12%
Vitamin A 78µg 171µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.426mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Zinc 1.61mg 2.73mg 10%
Carbs 31.5g 5.13g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 8%
Folate 29µg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.172g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.552g 6%
Calories 265kcal 148kcal 6%
Iron 2.34mg 2.81mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.68mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 3.354mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad 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
27%
Caesar salad
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.