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Clam vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between clam and brisket raw

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, brisket raw has more vitamin B6 and zinc.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4019% more.
  • Brisket raw is lower in sodium.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index than brisket raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more IronIron +46.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7042.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3969.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +130.2%
Contains more FatsFats +277.9%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%

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
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1911.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.43µg 4019%
Selenium 64µg 16.4µg 87%
Copper 0.688mg 0.08mg 68%
Sodium 1202mg 79mg 49%
Manganese 1mg 0.014mg 43%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.42mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.17mg 20%
Phosphorus 338mg 201mg 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Choline 86.5mg 16%
Zinc 2.73mg 4.31mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.59g 11%
Iron 2.81mg 1.92mg 11%
Protein 25.55g 20.72g 10%
Potassium 628mg 330mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 3.46g 8%
Fats 1.95g 7.37g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.35mg 7%
Folate 29µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.94mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Cholesterol 67mg 62mg 2%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.23g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 148kcal 155kcal 0%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.709mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Brisket 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
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
45%
Brisket raw

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 - 2.402g)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw 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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.