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Clam vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clam and Port Salut

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Port Salut is higher in Calcium.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4058% more than Port Salut.
  • Port Salut has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, port de salut.

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +361.8%
Contains more IronIron +553.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3027.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +341.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +606.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~360mg

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
8
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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5490%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6492.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800%
Contains more WaterWater +40%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1346.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.78g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5329.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Port Salut Opinion
Calories 148kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Protein 25.55g 23.78g Clam
Fats 1.95g 28.2g Port Salut
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Net carbs 5.13g 0.57g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0.57g Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 123mg Clam
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Port Salut
Calcium 92mg 650mg Port Salut
Potassium 628mg 136mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.43mg Clam
Sugar 0.57g Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.022mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 2.6mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 360mg Port Salut
Sodium 1202mg 534mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 570IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 171µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Manganese 1mg 0.011mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 14.5µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.014mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.24mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.06mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.21mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.053mg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.5µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 29µg 18µg Clam
Choline 15.4mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 0.188g 16.691g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.729g Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 1.099mg 0.876mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.798mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.909mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.576mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.116mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.49mg 0.686mg Port Salut
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 Port Salut
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
30%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.