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Clam vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Banana different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Banana.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Bananas, raw 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.
Clam
8
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2
Banana
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +980.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1436.4%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +1720%
Contains more Copper +782.1%
Contains more Manganese +270.4%
Contains more Selenium +6300%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
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 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +980.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1436.4%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +1720%
Contains more Copper +782.1%
Contains more Manganese +270.4%
Contains more Selenium +6300%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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
8
:
4
Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +790.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.6%
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 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +790.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
2
Banana
Contains more Protein +2244%
Contains more Fats +490.9%
Contains more Other +349.4%
Contains more Carbs +345.2%
Contains more Water +17.7%
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
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +2244%
Contains more Fats +490.9%
Contains more Other +349.4%
Contains more Carbs +345.2%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
1
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.4%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Banana Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 20.24g Banana
Protein 25.55g 1.09g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.33g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 22.84g Banana
Calories 148kcal 89kcal Clam
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Clam
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 92mg 5mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.26mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 338mg 22mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 358mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 2.73mg 0.15mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.078mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.27mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 64IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 3µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 22.1mg 8.7mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.031mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.073mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.665mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.334mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 29µg 20µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.009mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.028mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.028mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.068mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.05mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.008mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.049mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.047mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.077mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.112g Banana
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 0.032g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.073g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Banana
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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.