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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 of 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% 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% 36% 3.4% 12% 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 ~605IU

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 Opinion
Calories 148kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 25.55g 20g Clam
Fats 1.95g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 1.37g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 1.37g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg Clam
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 92mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 628mg 125mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.9mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.238mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 338mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1202mg 1529mg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 171µg 160µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 1mg 0.085mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 17.7µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.029mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.114mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.325mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.049mg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2.26µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Choline 20.7mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 0.188g 13.317g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.462g Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.24mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.798mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 1.909mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.576mg 0.369mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.116mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.49mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
981%
Clam
39%
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.