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Clam vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between clam and coriander

  • Clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet coriander is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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
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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +446%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +604.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7011.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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
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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
4
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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1099.5%
Contains more FatsFats +275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more OtherOther +153.7%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1280%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg 4120%
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Selenium 64µg 0.9µg 115%
Copper 0.688mg 0.225mg 51%
Sodium 1202mg 46mg 50%
Protein 25.55g 2.13g 47%
Phosphorus 338mg 48mg 41%
Manganese 1mg 0.426mg 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.5mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.162mg 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 337µg 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.114mg 14%
Iron 2.81mg 1.77mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Folate 29µg 62µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.067mg 7%
Calories 148kcal 23kcal 6%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 27mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.04g 3%
Potassium 628mg 521mg 3%
Calcium 92mg 67mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.149mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.57mg 2%
Fats 1.95g 0.52g 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.188g 0.014g 1%
Carbs 5.13g 3.67g 0%
Net carbs 5.13g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Coriander
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
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.