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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 for vitamin B12, 4120% more than basil.
  • The glycemic index of basil is higher.

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% 57% 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% 88% 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 +54.4%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Selenium 64µg 0.3µg 116%
Sodium 1202mg 4mg 52%
Protein 25.55g 3.15g 45%
Phosphorus 338mg 56mg 40%
Copper 0.688mg 0.385mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.076mg 27%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.81mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.902mg 15%
Magnesium 18mg 64mg 11%
Potassium 628mg 295mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.034mg 10%
Folate 29µg 68µg 10%
Vitamin A 171µg 264µg 10%
Calcium 92mg 177mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.209mg 9%
Calories 148kcal 23kcal 6%
Manganese 1mg 1.148mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Iron 2.81mg 3.17mg 5%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.155mg 3%
Fats 1.95g 0.64g 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.041g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.389g 1%
Carbs 5.13g 2.65g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 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

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
983%
Clam
104%
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.