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Clam vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Clam and Chinese cuisine

  • Chinese cuisine has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4100% more.
  • Clam has 14 times more Copper than Chinese cuisine. Clam has 0.688mg of Copper, while Chinese cuisine has 0.049mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +318.2%
Contains more Iron +153.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.8%
Contains more Zinc +82%
Contains more Copper +1304.1%
Contains more Manganese +580.3%
Contains more Selenium +855.2%
Contains less Sodium -66%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +153.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.8%
Contains more Zinc +82%
Contains more Copper +1304.1%
Contains more Manganese +580.3%
Contains more Selenium +855.2%
Contains less Sodium -66%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20502.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20502.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +260.9%
Contains more Other +147%
Contains more Fats +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +23.9%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +260.9%
Contains more Other +147%
Contains more Fats +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +607.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.9%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +607.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 25.55g 7.08g Clam
Fats 1.95g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 5.13g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 148kcal 105kcal Clam
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Clam
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 92mg 22mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.11mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 76mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 204mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 2.73mg 1.5mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.049mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.147mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 6.7µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 63µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 22.1mg 11.6mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.033mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.055mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.32mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.443mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 29µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.48µg Clam
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.083mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.313mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.314mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.525mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.552mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.158mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.317mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.327mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.207mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.978g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.001g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.004g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.005g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.