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Clam vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clam and Butter

  • Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Iron, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4113% higher.
  • Clam contains 250 times more Manganese than Butter. Clam contains 1mg of Manganese, while Butter contains 0.004mg.
  • Butter contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Butter, without salt.

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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
9
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +13950%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1308.3%
Contains more Potassium +2516.7%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +24900%
Contains more Selenium +6300%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +13950%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1308.3%
Contains more Potassium +2516.7%
Contains more Zinc +2933.3%
Contains more Copper +4200%
Contains more Manganese +24900%
Contains more Selenium +6300%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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
8
:
4
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.4%
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%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
4
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +2905.9%
Contains more Carbs +8450%
Contains more Water +254.7%
Contains more Other +9225%
Contains more Fats +4059.5%
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
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +2905.9%
Contains more Carbs +8450%
Contains more Water +254.7%
Contains more Other +9225%
Contains more Fats +4059.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13522.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.3%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13522.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Butter Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0.06g Clam
Protein 25.55g 0.85g Clam
Fats 1.95g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 5.13g 0.06g Clam
Calories 148kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Clam
Calcium 92mg 24mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.02mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 24mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 24mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 2.73mg 0.09mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.016mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.004mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 1µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.005mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.034mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.042mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.11mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.003mg Clam
Folate 29µg 3µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.17µg Clam
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.012mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.038mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.051mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.083mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.067mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.021mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.041mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.057mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.023mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 215mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 50.489g 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 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.301g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.