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Clam vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Chorizo different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4037% more than Chorizo.
  • Clam contains less Saturated Fat.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Chorizo, pork and beef types were used in this article.

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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
8
:
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Iron +76.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +203.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 1235
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 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Iron +76.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +203.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 1235

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4844.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
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 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4844.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Carbs +175.8%
Contains more Water +99.8%
Contains more Fats +1862.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Equal in Other - 3.92
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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +175.8%
Contains more Water +99.8%
Contains more Fats +1862.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Equal in Other - 3.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.8%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.86g Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.1g Clam
Fats 1.95g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 5.13g 1.86g Clam
Calories 148kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 92mg 8mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 1.59mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 338mg 150mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 398mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 1235mg Clam
Zinc 2.73mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.688mg 0.08mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.04mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 21.1µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.3mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 29µg 2µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 2µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.278mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.112mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.798mg 1.708mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.576mg 0.47mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.116mg 0.914mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 14.38g 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 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clam
Clam contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.