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Clam vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clam and Barley

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Barley is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Barley.
  • Barley has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Barley, hulled.

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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
Clam
5
:
5
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +69.8%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +638.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +94.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +69.8%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +638.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +94.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77

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
Clam
6
:
6
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +2490.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%
Clam
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%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2490.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
3
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Water +574.2%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Fats +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +1332.4%
Clam
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
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Water +574.2%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Fats +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +1332.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Barley Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 56.18g Barley
Protein 25.55g 12.48g Clam
Fats 1.95g 2.3g Barley
Carbs 5.13g 73.48g Barley
Calories 148kcal 354kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g Clam
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 92mg 33mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 18mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 338mg 264mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 452mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 2.73mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.688mg 0.498mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 64µg 37.7µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 22IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.285mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.282mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 29µg 19µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.208mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.424mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.456mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.848mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.465mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.24mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.7mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.612mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.281mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.482g 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 0.295g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.108g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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.
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.