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Clam vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between clam and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B3; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4026% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Clam has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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
6
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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +402.4%
Contains more IronIron +212.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1076.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.7%

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.
Clam
7
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% 57% 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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2842.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4275.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~160µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +925.6%
Contains more OtherOther +115.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3445.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.26µg 4026%
Calcium 92mg 1109mg 102%
Selenium 64µg 17.7µg 84%
Saturated fat 0.188g 13.317g 60%
Phosphorus 338mg 729mg 56%
Copper 0.688mg 0.238mg 50%
Manganese 1mg 0.085mg 40%
Fats 1.95g 20g 28%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Iron 2.81mg 0.9mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.114mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 6.098g 15%
Potassium 628mg 125mg 15%
Sodium 1202mg 1529mg 14%
Protein 25.55g 20g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.029mg 10%
Zinc 2.73mg 3.87mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.325mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg 7%
Calories 148kcal 265kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.049mg 5%
Folate 29µg 10µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.486mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 38mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin A 171µg 160µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 1.37g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.462g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.752mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
983%
Clam
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.