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Clam vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are clam and barbecue sauce different?

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and zinc than barbecue sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Sauce, barbecue 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
9
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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.7%
Contains more IronIron +339.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +855.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1505.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1590%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +693.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4823.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.6%

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
9
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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3583.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3015.9%
Contains more FatsFats +209.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +694.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%

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 sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 1.3µg 114%
Copper 0.688mg 0.072mg 68%
Protein 25.55g 0.82g 49%
Phosphorus 338mg 20mg 45%
Manganese 1mg 0.126mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.056mg 28%
Iron 2.81mg 0.64mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.6mg 24%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.17mg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 11µg 18%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.597mg 17%
Potassium 628mg 232mg 12%
Carbs 5.13g 40.77g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.023mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.164mg 10%
Sodium 1202mg 1027mg 8%
Folate 29µg 2µg 7%
Calcium 92mg 33mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.101g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.075mg 3%
Fats 1.95g 0.63g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.045g 1%
Calories 148kcal 172kcal 1%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 39.87g N/A
Sugar 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.082g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Barbecue sauce
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
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.