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Mozzarella vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella and Clam?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4082% higher.
  • Clam has 58 times less Saturated Fat than Mozzarella. Mozzarella has 10.867g of Saturated Fat, while Clam has 0.188g.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Contains more Calcium +694.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Iron +1024%
Contains more Potassium +561.1%
Contains more Copper +2448.1%
Contains more Selenium +307.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +694.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Iron +1024%
Contains more Potassium +561.1%
Contains more Copper +2448.1%
Contains more Selenium +307.6%

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2695%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10648.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2695%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10648.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +776.9%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +776.9%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Equal in Protein - 25.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2716.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2716.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Clam Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 5.13g Clam
Protein 27.5g 25.55g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 1.95g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 5.13g Clam
Calories 280kcal 148kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Clam
Calcium 731mg 92mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 338mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 16mg 1202mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.73mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 1mg Clam
Selenium 15.7µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 517IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 9µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 54mg 67mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 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 4.844g 0.172g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.