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Clam vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between clam and candy bar?

  • Clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B2, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11761% higher.
  • Candy bar is lower in cholesterol.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than clam (27).

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Candies, peanut bar 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
4
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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +189.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1261.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +511.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~308mg

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
5
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138990.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3877.5%
Contains more OtherOther +107.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1628.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +824%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9621.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1829.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 153mg 11761%
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Selenium 64µg 4.7µg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 10.65g 67%
Fats 1.95g 33.7g 49%
Sodium 1202mg 156mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 16.721g 41%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 7.922mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Iron 2.81mg 0.97mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.14mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Magnesium 18mg 110mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.188g 4.678g 20%
Protein 25.55g 15.5g 20%
Calories 148kcal 522kcal 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 5.13g 47.4g 14%
Folate 29µg 75µg 12%
Zinc 2.73mg 3.94mg 11%
Manganese 1mg 1.243mg 11%
Copper 0.688mg 0.774mg 10%
Potassium 628mg 407mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.1mg 4%
Phosphorus 338mg 308mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.83mg 3%
Calcium 92mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.385mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.