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Clam vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Bologna sausage different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4082% higher.
  • Clam has less Saturated Fat.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Bologna, pork are the varieties used 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.
Clam
9
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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.5%
Contains more IronIron +264.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2677.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +403.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%

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
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 74% 34% 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% 0% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +602.7%
Contains more FatsFats +919%
~equal in Water ~60.6g
~equal in Other ~3.5g

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5558.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Bologna sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 148kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 25.55g 15.3g Clam
Fats 1.95g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0.73g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0.73g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Clam
Calcium 92mg 11mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 281mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.77mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.08mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.03mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 139mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 1mg 0.036mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 12.7µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.157mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.93µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 29µg 5µg Clam
Choline 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 0.188g 6.839g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.149mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.641mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.663mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.168mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.204mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.412mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.585mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.737mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.482mg 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 Bologna sausage
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
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

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 - 6.651g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage 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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.