Clam vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between clam and cream cheese?
- Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 than cream cheese.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4111% higher.
- Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
- Clam has a higher glycemic index (27) than cream cheese (0).
We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, cream 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +375.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2454.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3722.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +446% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8990.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +644.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +552.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80.1% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +315.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1666.2% |
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Carbs
~5.52g
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5078.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 0.22µg | 4111% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 8.6µg | 101% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 20.213g | 91% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.018mg | 74% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 34.44g | 50% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.011mg | 43% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 6.15g | 39% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 314mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.11mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 107mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 8.907g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 0.091mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.5mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 132mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 308µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 101mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Calories | 148kcal | 350kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 1.483g | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.517mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 5.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 888mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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