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Clam vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between clam and chinese cuisine

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, and iron; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin A.
  • 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.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than clam.

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.
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.8%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1304.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +580.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
7
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20502.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
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 ProteinProtein +260.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147%
Contains more FatsFats +171.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +607.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.48µg 4100%
Selenium 64µg 6.7µg 104%
Copper 0.688mg 0.049mg 71%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Manganese 1mg 0.147mg 37%
Phosphorus 338mg 76mg 37%
Protein 25.55g 7.08g 37%
Sodium 1202mg 409mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.055mg 29%
Iron 2.81mg 1.11mg 21%
Cholesterol 67mg 14mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.32mg 13%
Potassium 628mg 204mg 12%
Vitamin A 171µg 63µg 12%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 11.6mg 12%
Zinc 2.73mg 1.5mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.13g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.033mg 10%
Calcium 92mg 22mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.443mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Fats 1.95g 5.3g 5%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.978g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.161mg 4%
Folate 29µg 45µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 1.217g 3%
Calories 148kcal 105kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 7.29g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Chinese cuisine
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
33%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
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.