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Clam vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clam and Cheesecake?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Cheesecake.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4113% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 55 times less Vitamin C than Clam. Clam has 22.1mg of Vitamin C, while Cheesecake has 0.4mg.
  • Cheesecake is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Iron +346%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +597.8%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +3340%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%
Contains more Selenium +1130.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +80.4%
Contains more Iron +346%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +597.8%
Contains more Zinc +435.3%
Contains more Copper +3340%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%
Contains more Selenium +1130.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 547
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58070.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 547

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +364.5%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Other +314.4%
Contains more Fats +1053.8%
Contains more Carbs +397.1%
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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +364.5%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Other +314.4%
Contains more Fats +1053.8%
Contains more Carbs +397.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4919.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4919.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 25.55g 5.5g Clam
Fats 1.95g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 5.13g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 148kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Clam
Fiber 0g 0.4g Cheesecake
Calcium 92mg 51mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.63mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 93mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 90mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 438mg Cheesecake
Zinc 2.73mg 0.51mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.02mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.14mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 5.2µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 547IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 159µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.4mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.028mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.193mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.195mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.571mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.052mg Clam
Folate 29µg 18µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.17µg Clam
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.064mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.222mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.281mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.464mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.372mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.136mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.258mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.314mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.133mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 55mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 0.188g 9.921g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.005g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Cheesecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1063%
Clam
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.