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Clam vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Clam and Beef broiled?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, however, Beef broiled is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4010% more.
  • Beef broiled has less Sodium.

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

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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.
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Copper +709.4%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Copper +709.4%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.6

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3645.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3645.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +448.5%
Contains more Fats +690.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +448.5%
Contains more Fats +690.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3776.7%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3776.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 1.95g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 92mg 18mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 2.6mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 338mg 198mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 318mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 2.73mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.688mg 0.085mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.012mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 21.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 9IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 3µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.046mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.176mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.658mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 29µg 9µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.64µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.094mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.72mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.822mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.45mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.54mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.478mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.725mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.914mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg Clam
Trans Fat 0.572g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 5.895g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.001g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.003g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.016g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.484g Clam
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Beef broiled
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
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.