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Clam vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between clam and cookie dough

  • Cookie dough contains less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and zinc than clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4119% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in cookie dough is lower.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of cookie dough is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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
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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327.2%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +525.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +603.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%

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
7
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 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +247125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +373.1%
Contains more WaterWater +315.9%
Contains more OtherOther +186.9%
Contains more FatsFats +869.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1052%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6022.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cookie dough DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.04µg 4119%
Selenium 64µg 9.1µg 100%
Copper 0.688mg 0.11mg 64%
Protein 25.55g 5.4g 40%
Sodium 1202mg 294mg 39%
Phosphorus 338mg 104mg 33%
Fats 1.95g 18.9g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 10.531g 26%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.148mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.188g 4.751g 21%
Vitamin A 171µg 4µg 19%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.64mg 19%
Carbs 5.13g 59.1g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.592g 14%
Calories 148kcal 424kcal 14%
Potassium 628mg 147mg 14%
Cholesterol 67mg 24mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Manganese 1mg 0.765mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.865mg 9%
Iron 2.81mg 2.14mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.234mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.372mg 6%
Calcium 92mg 31mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.041mg 5%
Folate 29µg 35µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Net carbs 5.13g 56.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.001g 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 Cookie dough
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
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 908mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.