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Clam vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Almonds

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin C, however, Almonds are richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Almonds.
  • Almonds contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1461%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.9%

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.
Clam
4
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.618mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1343.1%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
Contains more FatsFats +2460.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18243.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2133.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Almonds Opinion
Calories 148kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 25.55g 21.15g Clam
Fats 1.95g 49.93g Almonds
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 9.05g Almonds
Carbs 5.13g 21.55g Almonds
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Almonds
Magnesium 18mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 92mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 628mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 2.81mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Clam
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.688mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 2.73mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 338mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 1202mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 570IU 2IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 1mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 64µg 4.1µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.471mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.137mg Almonds
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Folate 29µg 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Clam
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 0.188g 3.802g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.211mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.601mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.751mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.473mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.568mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.157mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 1.116mg 0.855mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Almonds
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
981%
Clam
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.