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Clam vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Broth different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE than Broth.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4108% higher.
  • Clam has less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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
Clam
8
:
2
Broth
Broth
Contains more Iron +172.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.6%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains more Iron +172.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.6%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%

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
Clam
7
:
5
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin A +28400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1909.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32863.3%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.43
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
Clam
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%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +28400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1909.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32863.3%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.43
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
2
:
3
Broth
Broth
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Water +2703.5%
Contains more Fats +611.8%
Contains more Carbs +251.1%
Contains more Other +1218.5%
Clam
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
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Water +2703.5%
Contains more Fats +611.8%
Contains more Carbs +251.1%
Contains more Other +1218.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Broth
Broth
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3016.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.6%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3016.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Broth Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 18.01g Broth
Protein 25.55g 16.66g Clam
Fats 1.95g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 5.13g 18.01g Broth
Calories 148kcal 267kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g Clam
Calcium 92mg 187mg Broth
Iron 2.81mg 1.03mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 338mg 166mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 309mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 23875mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 0.09mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.15mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 28µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 2IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.1mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.46mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.6mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.1mg Clam
Folate 29µg 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.3µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 13mg Broth
Saturated Fat 0.188g 3.43g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Broth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 22673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.