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Clam vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Clam and Gumdrop

  • Clam is higher than Gumdrop in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Gumdrop.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gumdrop is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces.

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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
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Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +602.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +33700%
Contains more Potassium +12460%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +5633.3%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +2966.7%
Contains more Iron +602.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +33700%
Contains more Potassium +12460%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +5633.3%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6264%
Contains more Other +3630%
Contains more Carbs +1827.9%
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
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6264%
Contains more Other +3630%
Contains more Carbs +1827.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 98.8g Gumdrop
Protein 25.55g 0g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 148kcal 396kcal Gumdrop
Sugar 58.97g Clam
Fiber 0g 0.1g Gumdrop
Calcium 92mg 3mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.4mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 1mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 1mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 5mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 44mg Gumdrop
Zinc 2.73mg 0mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.012mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.01mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 0.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.006mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.013mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.01mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.012mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.005mg Clam
Folate 29µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 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 0mg Gumdrop
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0g Gumdrop
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 0g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Gumdrop
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
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 1158mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.