Clam vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between clam and blue cheese
- Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B3; however, blue cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B5.
- Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4070% more than blue cheese.
- Clam has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, blue.
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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 | +145.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +806.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1620% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11011.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +341.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +473.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8005.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1373.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4422.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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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 | 1.22µg | 4070% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 14.5µg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 18.669g | 84% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.04mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 528mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.009mg | 43% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 28.74g | 41% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.31mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 1.729mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 7.778g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 1.016mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 256mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 353kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 21.4g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 387mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.166mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.382mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 198µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 75mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 1146mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 2.66mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 2.34g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.758mg | 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 |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.481g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.