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Clam vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between clam and chicken sandwich

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, and zinc, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4115% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 28 times less vitamin C than clam. Clam contains 22.1mg of vitamin C, while chicken sandwich contains 0.8mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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
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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% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.3%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +926.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +356.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%

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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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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2662.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75969.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +38.1%
Contains more FatsFats +473.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2505.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +475.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Chicken sandwich
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.13µg 4115%
Selenium 64µg 19.9µg 80%
Copper 0.688mg 0.067mg 69%
Manganese 1mg 0.219mg 34%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 7.72mg 27%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.8mg 24%
Phosphorus 338mg 185mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.383mg 21%
Sodium 1202mg 753mg 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 3µg 19%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.61mg 19%
Protein 25.55g 16.28g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.177g 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Fats 1.95g 11.19g 14%
Iron 2.81mg 1.77mg 13%
Potassium 628mg 245mg 11%
Cholesterol 67mg 35mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 4.481g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.3mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.2mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.123g 9%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.23mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Folate 29µg 47µg 5%
Calories 148kcal 250kcal 5%
Carbs 5.13g 20.89g 5%
Calcium 92mg 58mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.