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Clam vs. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between clam and beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw?

  • Clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4030% higher.
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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
7
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 13% 4.5% 26% 78% 22% 122% 73% 8.6% 1.3% 86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +513.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.9%
Contains more IronIron +34.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +926.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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
7
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 0% 1.3% 3.4% 1.5% 11% 35% 87% 33% 80% 271% 3.3% 4.5% 33%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4457.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%

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
19% 15% 66%
Protein: 18.59 g
Fats: 15 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.66 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +397.3%
Contains more FatsFats +669.2%
~equal in Water ~65.66g

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
45% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.715 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.469 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3661%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.17µg 4030%
Selenium 64µg 15.8µg 88%
Copper 0.688mg 0.067mg 69%
Sodium 1202mg 66mg 49%
Manganese 1mg 0.01mg 43%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.188g 5.715g 25%
Phosphorus 338mg 171mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.151mg 21%
Fats 1.95g 15g 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 4µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.346mg 18%
Zinc 2.73mg 4.48mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 6.469g 16%
Protein 25.55g 18.59g 14%
Choline 61.2mg 11%
Potassium 628mg 295mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.042mg 9%
Iron 2.81mg 2.09mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.649mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 15mg 8%
Folate 29µg 6µg 6%
Calories 148kcal 215kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.549mg 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.433g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 67mg 68mg 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
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
983%
Clam
43%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
44%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171796/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.