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Clam vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Clam and Chuck steak different?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, however, Chuck steak is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 3994% higher.
  • Chuck steak has less Sodium.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.1%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Copper +793.5%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +132.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.1%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Copper +793.5%
Contains more Manganese +8233.3%
Contains more Selenium +132.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%

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 +2180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.1%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +2231.3%
Contains more Fats +907.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +2231.3%
Contains more Fats +907.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5398.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5398.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Protein 25.55g 24.98g Clam
Fats 1.95g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 5.13g 0g Clam
Calories 148kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 92mg 16mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 2.45mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 338mg 193mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 325mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.73mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.688mg 0.077mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.012mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 27.5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 25IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 7µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.066mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.191mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 29µg 6µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 3.03µg Clam
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.281mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 1.099mg
Isoleucine 1.112mg 1.062mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.909mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.576mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.116mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.49mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 67mg 87mg Clam
Trans Fat 1.287g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 8.66g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.001g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.004g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.