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 for clam is 4120% higher.
- Clam contains 401 times more sodium than baby food. Clam contains 1202mg of sodium, while baby food contains 3mg.
- Clam has a lower glycemic index than baby food.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +147.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +455.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +696.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1590.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +860.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1525.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +537.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +935% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +849.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1330.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +601.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0µg | 4120% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 47.5mg | 559% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 34.714mg | 196% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 2.438mg | 191% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 2.717mg | 176% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 25.9µg | 69% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 733mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 3mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 43% | |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.334mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.5g | 30% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 12.2g | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 73.4g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 2.3mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 100mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 379kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 392mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 1.074mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.697g | 8% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 437mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.189mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Folate | 29µg | 43µg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.769g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 1.206g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1199mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.