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Clam vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clam and Basil

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Basil is higher in Magnesium.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Basil.

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

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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%
Basil
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +237%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +503.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.8%

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%
Basil
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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +825.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.5%
~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
Basil
1
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +711.1%
Contains more FatsFats +204.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.6%
Contains more OtherOther +148.7%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%

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
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Basil Opinion
Calories 148kcal 23kcal Clam
Protein 25.55g 3.15g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.64g Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 18mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 1.05g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 2.65g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Basil
Magnesium 18mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 92mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 628mg 295mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Clam
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.688mg 0.385mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.81mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 56mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 570IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 171µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 1mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 64µg 0.3µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.034mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.076mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.902mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.209mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 29µg 68µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.088g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.389g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.039mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.104mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.104mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.191mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.11mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.036mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.13mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.127mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.051mg Clam
Fructose 0.02g Basil
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 Basil
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
981%
Clam
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.