Cheddar Cheese vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cheddar Cheese and Clam different?
- Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
- Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4075% more than Cheddar Cheese.
- Cheddar Cheese has 100 times more Saturated Fat than Clam. Cheddar Cheese has 18.867g of Saturated Fat, while Clam has 0.188g.
Cheese, cheddar and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
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Calcium
+671.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+34.6%
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Sodium
-45.7%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Iron
+1907.1%
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Potassium
+726.3%
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Copper
+2193.3%
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Manganese
+3603.7%
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Selenium
+124.6%
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Calcium
+671.7%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+34.6%
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Sodium
-45.7%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Iron
+1907.1%
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Potassium
+726.3%
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Copper
+2193.3%
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Manganese
+3603.7%
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Selenium
+124.6%
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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Vitamin A
+117.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+417.2%
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Vitamin B3
+5584.7%
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Vitamin B5
+65.9%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+8890%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.426
Equal in Folate - 29
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Vitamin A
+117.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+417.2%
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Vitamin B3
+5584.7%
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Vitamin B5
+65.9%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+8890%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.426
Equal in Folate - 29
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+1608.2%
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Protein
+11.7%
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Carbs
+66%
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Water
+71.9%
Equal in Other - 3.73
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
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3.73 g
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Fats
+1608.2%
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Protein
+11.7%
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Carbs
+66%
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Water
+71.9%
Equal in Other - 3.73
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5275.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+157.4%
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Saturated Fat
-99%
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.552 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5275.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+157.4%
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Saturated Fat
-99%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 5.13g |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 1.95g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 5.13g |
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| Calories | 404kcal | 148kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.48g |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 92mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 338mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 628mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 1202mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.688mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 171µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 98.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.49mg |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 67mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 0.188g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.104g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.552g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
1063%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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