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Cheesecake vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheesecake and Clam?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Cheesecake.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4113% higher.
  • Clam has 53 times less Saturated Fat than Cheesecake. Cheesecake has 9.921g of Saturated Fat, while Clam has 0.188g.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Iron +346%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +597.8%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +3340%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%
Contains more Selenium +1130.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Iron +346%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +597.8%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +3340%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%
Contains more Selenium +1130.8%

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 570
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 570

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1053.8%
Contains more Carbs +397.1%
Contains more Protein +364.5%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Other +314.4%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +1053.8%
Contains more Carbs +397.1%
Contains more Protein +364.5%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Other +314.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4919.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4919.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Clam Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 5.13g Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 25.55g Clam
Fats 22.5g 1.95g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 5.13g Cheesecake
Calories 321kcal 148kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Clam
Fiber 0.4g 0g Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.63mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 93mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 90mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 438mg 1202mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.02mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.14mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 5.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 547IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 18µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.222mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.281mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.464mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.372mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.136mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.314mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.133mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 55mg 67mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 0.172g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.552g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.733g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.