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Clam vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Clam and Cocktail sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Clam is higher than in Cocktail sauce.
  • Clam covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than Cocktail sauce.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 +253.8%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1026.7%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +618.4%
Contains more Copper +519.8%
Contains more Manganese +575.7%
Contains more Selenium +2809.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +253.8%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1026.7%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +618.4%
Contains more Copper +519.8%
Contains more Manganese +575.7%
Contains more Selenium +2809.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +806.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +806.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1778.7%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +450.1%
Equal in Water - 65.67
Equal in Other - 3.7
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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +1778.7%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +450.1%
Equal in Water - 65.67
Equal in Other - 3.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 25.55g 1.36g Clam
Fats 1.95g 1.05g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 148kcal 124kcal Clam
Sugar 11.83g Clam
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 92mg 26mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.83mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Clam
Phosphorus 338mg 30mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 309mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 983mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 2.73mg 0.38mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.111mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.148mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 2.2µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 359IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 18µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 22.1mg 11.6mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.021mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.047mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.82mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.068mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.08mg Clam
Folate 29µg 17µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0g Cocktail sauce
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 0g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.