Clam vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are clam and cheese different?
- Clam has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B3; however, cheese is richer in calcium.
- Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4075% more than cheese.
- Cheese contains less sodium.
- Clam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, cheddar types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +726.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1907.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2193.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3603.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +671.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5584.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8890% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +93% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1608.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5275.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 1.1µg | 4075% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 18.867g | 85% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.03mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 28.5µg | 65% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 710mg | 62% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 33.31g | 48% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.027mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.14mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 653mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 9.246g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 0.059mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 330µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 455mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 76mg | 16% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 404kcal | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 99mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 3.64mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.421g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 25.55g | 22.87g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Folate | 29µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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