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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
5
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%
Barley
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +638.9%
Contains more IronIron +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.77mg

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
6
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% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Barley
5
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% 1.3% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
2
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 ProteinProtein +104.7%
Contains more WaterWater +574.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1332.4%

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
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Barley Opinion
Calories 148kcal 354kcal Barley
Protein 25.55g 12.48g Clam
Fats 1.95g 2.3g Barley
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 56.18g Barley
Carbs 5.13g 73.48g Barley
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Barley
Magnesium 18mg 133mg Barley
Calcium 92mg 33mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 452mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 3.6mg Barley
Sugar 0.8g Clam
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Copper 0.688mg 0.498mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.77mg Barley
Phosphorus 338mg 264mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 12mg Barley
Vitamin A 570IU 22IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Manganese 1mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 64µg 37.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Folate 29µg 19µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.482g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.295g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.108g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
981%
Clam
34%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
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.