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Clam vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between clam and coconut

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper; however, coconut is higher in fiber and manganese.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4120% more than coconut.
  • The glycemic index of coconut is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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
7
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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +533.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%

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
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +521.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +667.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%
Contains more OtherOther +288.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1617.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +728.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Coconut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Coconut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Saturated fat 0.188g 29.698g 134%
Selenium 64µg 10.1µg 98%
Sodium 1202mg 20mg 51%
Fats 1.95g 33.49g 49%
Protein 25.55g 3.33g 44%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Phosphorus 338mg 113mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.02mg 31%
Copper 0.688mg 0.435mg 28%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Manganese 1mg 1.5mg 22%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 3.3mg 21%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.54mg 18%
Zinc 2.73mg 1.1mg 15%
Calories 148kcal 354kcal 10%
Potassium 628mg 356mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 14mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.3mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.066mg 7%
Iron 2.81mg 2.43mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.054mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 1.425g 3%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Carbs 5.13g 15.23g 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.366g 1%
Folate 29µg 26µg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.