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Clam vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between clam and barbecue chicken

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and phosphorus in clam is higher than in barbecue chicken.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4101% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less sodium.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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
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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.3%
Contains more IronIron +195.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +793.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%

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
7
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%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +755%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20940.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4175%
Contains more OtherOther +323.9%
Contains more FatsFats +673.3%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3647.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.47µg 4101%
Selenium 64µg 22µg 76%
Copper 0.688mg 0.077mg 68%
Manganese 1mg 0.005mg 43%
Sodium 1202mg 335mg 38%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Iron 2.81mg 0.95mg 23%
Fats 1.95g 15.08g 20%
Cholesterol 67mg 127mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.188g 3.927g 17%
Vitamin A 171µg 20µg 17%
Phosphorus 338mg 218mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 6.446g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.732mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.227mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.152mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Potassium 628mg 255mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.038g 10%
Zinc 2.73mg 1.78mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.055mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 16mg 8%
Protein 25.55g 22.51g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.191mg 6%
Folate 29µg 8µg 5%
Calories 148kcal 226kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0.12g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Barbecue chicken
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
983%
Clam
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.739g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.