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Clam vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Baby food

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper, yet Baby food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.
  • Clam contains 401 times more Sodium than Baby food. Clam contains 1202mg of Sodium, while Baby food contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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
5
:
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +106%
Contains more Selenium +147.1%
Contains more Calcium +696.7%
Contains more Iron +1590.4%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +106%
Contains more Selenium +147.1%
Contains more Calcium +696.7%
Contains more Iron +1590.4%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
Clam
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin C +860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1525.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +537.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +935%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Folate +48.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin C +860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1525.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +537.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +935%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Folate +48.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Protein +109.4%
Contains more Water +849.9%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Fats +125.6%
Contains more Carbs +1330.8%
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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +109.4%
Contains more Water +849.9%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Fats +125.6%
Contains more Carbs +1330.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.4%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 25.55g 12.2g Clam
Fats 1.95g 4.4g Baby food
Carbs 5.13g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 148kcal 379kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g Clam
Fiber 0g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 92mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 2.81mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 18mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 338mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 628mg 437mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 2.73mg 2.4mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.334mg Clam
Manganese 1mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 25.9µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 20IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 22.1mg 2.3mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 29µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.158mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.4mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.477mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.041mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.404mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.24mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.672mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.653mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.286mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.769g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Baby food
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
1063%
Clam
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1199mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.