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Clam vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Brunost

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, and Iron, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4020% more than Brunost.
  • Brunost has 25 times less Manganese than Clam. Clam has 1mg of Manganese, while Brunost has 0.04mg.
  • Brunost contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, gjetost.

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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
5
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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +440.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +341.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +334.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.1%

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
4
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% 34% 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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3986.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +392.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.8%
Contains more WaterWater +373.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1413.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +731.4%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4480.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Brunost Opinion
Calories 148kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 25.55g 9.65g Clam
Fats 1.95g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 5.13g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 67mg 94mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 92mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 628mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 2.81mg 0.52mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.08mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 1.14mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 1202mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 570IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 171µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 1mg 0.04mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 14.5µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.813mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.42µg Clam
Folate 29µg 5µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 19.16g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.135mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.393mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.519mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.992mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.814mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.318mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.54mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.765mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.293mg Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
981%
Clam
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.