Clam vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between clam and cereal?
- Clam is higher in selenium, copper, and phosphorus; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 512% more.
- Cereal contains 10 times less selenium than clam. Clam contains 64µg of selenium, while cereal contains 6.3µg.
- Clam has a lower glycemic index (27) than cereal (69).
We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +498.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +402.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +339% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +915.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1112.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +376% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4092% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +808.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +783.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5341.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +321.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1583.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1593% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 4120% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 6.288mg | 512% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 5.986mg | 452% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 34.06mg | 391% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 3.87mg | 265% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 29.62mg | 164% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 6.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 814µg | 71% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.137mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 7.6mg | 44% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 6.06g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 77mg | 37% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 86.85g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 38.5mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 795mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 105mg | 15% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 378kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.226mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.95g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)