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Clam vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Chocolate milk

  • Chocolate milk contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4107% higher.
  • Chocolate milk contains 34 times less Selenium than Clam. Clam contains 64µg of Selenium, while Chocolate milk contains 1.9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 Iron +1070.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.7%
Contains more Potassium +276%
Contains more Zinc +565.9%
Contains more Copper +958.5%
Contains more Manganese +1198.7%
Contains more Selenium +3268.4%
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Iron +1070.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.7%
Contains more Potassium +276%
Contains more Zinc +565.9%
Contains more Copper +958.5%
Contains more Manganese +1198.7%
Contains more Selenium +3268.4%
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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 A +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2583.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29866.7%
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 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2583.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +706%
Contains more Other +366.3%
Contains more Fats +73.8%
Contains more Carbs +101.6%
Contains more Water +29.3%
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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +706%
Contains more Other +366.3%
Contains more Fats +73.8%
Contains more Carbs +101.6%
Contains more Water +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.6%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Protein 25.55g 3.17g Clam
Fats 1.95g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 5.13g 10.34g Chocolate milk
Calories 148kcal 83kcal Clam
Sugar 9.54g Clam
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 92mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 2.81mg 0.24mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 101mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 167mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 2.73mg 0.41mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.065mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.077mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 1.9µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 98IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 27µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0.9mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.037mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.162mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.125mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.295mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.04mg Clam
Folate 29µg 5µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.33µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.041mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.135mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.164mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 0.3mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 0.265mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.083mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.164mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.208mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.096mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 0.188g 2.104g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.124g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Chocolate milk
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
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)

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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.