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Chocolate ice cream vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and clam different?

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4108% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 36 times more saturated fat than clam. While chocolate ice cream contains 6.8g of saturated fat, clam contains only 0.188g.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index (27) than chocolate ice cream (62).

Ice creams, chocolate and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Clam
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 +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.2%
Contains more IronIron +202.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +409.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +370.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +614.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2460%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Clam
Clam
9
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3057.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1384.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34000%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Clam
Clam
3
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 +464.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +449.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +572.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +186.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Clam
Clam
2
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 +1766.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream 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 Chocolate ice cream Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 98.89µg 4108%
Selenium 2.5µg 64µg 112%
Copper 0.135mg 0.688mg 61%
Sodium 76mg 1202mg 49%
Protein 3.8g 25.55g 44%
Manganese 0.14mg 1mg 37%
Phosphorus 107mg 338mg 33%
Saturated fat 6.8g 0.188g 30%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 22.1mg 24%
Iron 0.93mg 2.81mg 24%
Zinc 0.58mg 2.73mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 3.354mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.426mg 18%
Fats 11g 1.95g 14%
Cholesterol 34mg 67mg 11%
Potassium 249mg 628mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.15mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 0.172g 8%
Carbs 28.2g 5.13g 8%
Vitamin A 118µg 171µg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.11mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Folate 16µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.68mg 3%
Calories 216kcal 148kcal 3%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Calcium 109mg 92mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.552g 1%
Net carbs 27g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1126mg)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.