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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
Clam
6
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +553.5%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains more Copper +3027.3%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +606.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +553.5%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains more Copper +3027.3%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +606.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Zinc - 2.6

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
Clam
8
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5490%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6492.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.6%
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Port Salut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5490%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6492.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
4
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +800%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Contains more Fats +1346.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
Clam
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
Port Salut
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 Carbs +800%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Contains more Fats +1346.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
1
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5329.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5329.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0.57g Clam
Protein 25.55g 23.78g Clam
Fats 1.95g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 5.13g 0.57g Clam
Calories 148kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g Clam
Calcium 92mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 2.81mg 0.43mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 338mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 628mg 136mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.73mg 2.6mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.022mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.011mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 14.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 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
Folate 29µg 18µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 1.5µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.4µg 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
Cholesterol 67mg 123mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 16.691g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Port Salut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
31%
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 Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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.