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Clam vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are clam and cheeseburgers different?

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin C, and potassium; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B1.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4089% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers contain less sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used in this article.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +519.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg

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
5
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +242%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12911.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.4%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more WaterWater +64.7%
Contains more OtherOther +76.8%
Contains more FatsFats +654.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.4%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3047.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.76µg 4089%
Selenium 64µg 19.6µg 81%
Copper 0.688mg 0.111mg 64%
Sodium 1202mg 515mg 30%
Manganese 1mg 0.316mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.188g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Phosphorus 338mg 161mg 25%
Fats 1.95g 14.72g 20%
Protein 25.55g 16.51g 18%
Potassium 628mg 196mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 5.413g 13%
Vitamin A 171µg 50µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.293mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.217mg 12%
Folate 29µg 70µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.228mg 9%
Calories 148kcal 308kcal 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Carbs 5.13g 28.03g 8%
Cholesterol 67mg 43mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.658g 7%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.363mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Calcium 92mg 119mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.545mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Zinc 2.73mg 2.49mg 2%
Iron 2.81mg 2.71mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.