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Clam vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between clam and caesar salad?

  • Clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin C, and phosphorus, while caesar salad is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4104% higher.
  • Caesar salad is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index (50) than clam (27).

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types in this comparison.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.4%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +446%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%

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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24622.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.237mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.8%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%
Contains more FatsFats +389.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +514%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Caesar salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.4µg 4104%
Copper 0.688mg 0.126mg 62%
Selenium 64µg 31.4µg 59%
Sodium 1202mg 454mg 33%
Manganese 1mg 0.321mg 30%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Protein 25.55g 13.39g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.377mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.188g 4.206g 18%
Phosphorus 338mg 231mg 15%
Cholesterol 67mg 24mg 14%
Calcium 92mg 233mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 170mg 13%
Fats 1.95g 9.54g 12%
Vitamin A 171µg 78µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.297mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Zinc 2.73mg 1.61mg 10%
Carbs 5.13g 31.5g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 8%
Folate 29µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 2.38g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.461g 6%
Calories 148kcal 265kcal 6%
Iron 2.81mg 2.34mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.447mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.237mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Caesar salad
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
983%
Clam
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.